English · Idiom Candidate

sticking point

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

A problem or issue that causes disagreement or delay

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

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Literally: a point where something sticks

Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Examples

The contract negotiations stalled over a sticking point about salary

AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)

Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-31; pending editor spot-check.

Common questions

What does “sticking point” mean?

A problem or issue that causes disagreement or delay Literally: a point where something sticks

Is “sticking point” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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