sticking point
US /ˈstɪk.ɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt/
UK /ˈstɪk.ɪŋ ˌpɔɪnt/
1.
камень преткновения, тупик
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.
Главным камнем преткновения в переговорах был бюджет.
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We reached a sticking point on the terms of the contract.
Мы достигли камня преткновения по условиям контракта.