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a sticking point

a subject that people who are involved in a discussion cannot agree about. The role of the army was the main sticking point at Thursday's abortive talks. Pay has been a major sticking point in negotiations.

See also: point, stick

That's my story and I'm sticking to it. (humorous)

something that you say when you have given an explanation about yourself which is not completely true. I'm not fat, I've just got big bones. Well, that's my story and I'm sticking to it!

See also: I'm, stick, story

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