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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 a bone of contention something that people argue about for a long time The main bone of contention was deciding who would take care of the children after the divorce. See also: bone a bone of contention a matter of disagreement Legal costs have continued to be a bone of contention between the two groups. See also: bone Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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