sticking point
A 'sticking point' refers to a specific issue or obstacle that prevents progress or agreement, commonly used in negotiations or discussions.
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Definition
B2Negotiation and Discussion
(idiomatic, common)An issue or detail that prevents agreement or progress in discussions.
Example
- The budget allocation became a sticking point in the meeting.
- Their differing views on the timeline were a major sticking point.
C1Weightlifting
(technical, sports)The phase in a lift where the lifter struggles to exert force effectively.
Example
- He couldn't push past the sticking point during his bench press.
- The coach helped him overcome his sticking point with new techniques.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sticking point":
pinch pointcritical pointbiting pointturning pointbreaking pointweak pointsticky wicketsticky bitstuck ontipping pointstick downstarting pointpressure pointfixed pointtrigger pointhit pointstick toprice pointtight spot