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bone of contention |
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bone of contention Fig. the subject or point of an argument; an unsettled point of disagreement. We've fought for so long that we've forgotten what the bone of contention is. The question of a fence between the houses has become quite a bone of contention. See also: bone, contention How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Now, my dear souls, don't let us quarrel and make Rose a bone of contention though, upon my word, she is almost a bone, poor little lass Have it your own way then; for I would not have this matter become a bone of contention between us. Poor Mary little thought it would be such a bone of contention when she gave it me to keep, only two hours before she died. |
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