a bone of contention

Related to word: bone

Idiom

Definition

  1. an issue or subject that causes persistent disagreement or conflict

    争论之源

    • The piece of land has been a bone of contention between the family members.

      这块土地一直是家庭成员之间的争议焦点。

    • The question of who should lead the project has been a bone of contention in their team.

      谁应该领导这个项目一直是他们团队中的争议焦点。

    • The terms of the contract were a long-standing bone of contention during their negotiations.

      合约条款一直是他们谈判中长期存在的争议焦点。