Bone of contention
Idioms & PhrasesMEDIUM
a subject of disagreement or dispute
Bone of contention
Idioms & PhrasesMEDIUM
a subject of disagreement or dispute
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Examples
"The boundary line became the bone of contention between the two neighbours."
"Salary distribution was the bone of contention during negotiations."
Mnemonic Trick
Think of a bone two dogs fight over — the cause of dispute.
Cultural Context
Common in reporting disagreements or disputes.
Source: Idioms & PhrasesAdded: 11/13/2025
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