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bone of contention

/ˈbəʊn əv kənˈtenʃən/

Traduction: Sujet ou question qui provoque des désaccords, disputes ou conflits persistants entre personnes ou groupes.

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/ˈbəʊn əv kənˈtenʃən/C1formal
  • frSujet ou question qui provoque des désaccords, disputes ou conflits persistants entre personnes ou groupes.

A subject or issue that causes ongoing disagreement, argument, or conflict between people or groups.

  1. Subject of disputeC1formal

    A topic or issue that causes disagreement or arguments between people.

    frpomme de discorde

    • The division of the inheritance was a bone of contention among the siblings.
    • The new policy became a bone of contention between management and employees.
    • Money is often a bone of contention in many relationships.