bone of contention

== English == === Etymology === A reference to two dogs fighting over the same bone. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈbəʊn əv kənˈtɛnʃən/ (US) IPA(key): /ˈboʊn əv kənˈtɛnʃən/ === Noun === bone of contention (plural bones of contention) (idiomatic) Something that continues to be disputed; something on which no agreement can be reached. ==== Translations ==== ==== See also ==== apple of discord sticking point stumbling block