bone of contention
Meaning
Something that continues to be disputed; something on which no agreement can be reached.
Synonyms
Translations
pomme de discorde
Zankapfel
manzana de la discordia
pomo della discordia
twistappel
pomo da discórdiaPronounced as (IPA)
/ˈbəʊn əv kənˈtɛnʃən/
Etymology
A reference to two dogs fighting over the same bone.
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