Meaning of the word "a bone of contention" in English
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a bone of contention
US /ə ˌboʊn əv kənˈten.ʃən/
UK /ə ˌboʊn əv kənˈten.ʃən/
Idiom
1.
a subject or issue over which there is continuing disagreement
Example:
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The division of assets became a bone of contention during the divorce proceedings.
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The new parking policy has been a bone of contention among residents.
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