sticking point

US /ˈstɪk.ɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt/
UK /ˈstɪk.ɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt/
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난관, 교착점

a point in a discussion or negotiation at which no further progress can be made because of a fundamental disagreement

:
The main sticking point in the negotiations was the budget.
협상의 주요 난관은 예산이었다.
We reached a sticking point on the terms of the contract.
계약 조건에 대해 난관에 부딪혔다.