sticking point
US /ˈstɪk.ɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt/
UK /ˈstɪk.ɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt/
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Knackpunkt, Streitpunkt
a point in a discussion or negotiation at which no further progress can be made because of a fundamental disagreement
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The main sticking point in the negotiations was the budget.
Der Hauptknackpunkt in den Verhandlungen war das Budget.
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We reached a sticking point on the terms of the contract.
Wir erreichten einen Knackpunkt bei den Vertragsbedingungen.