Sticking point
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British pronunciation/stˈɪkɪŋ pˈɔɪnt/
American pronunciation/stˈɪkɪŋ pˈɔɪnt/

تعریف و معنای "sticking point"

Sticking point
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نقطه اختلاف‌نظر, بن‌بست (در مباحثه)

a subject or issue over which people disagree and therefore no progress can be made
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What is the origin of the idiom "sticking point" and when to use it?

The idiom "sticking point" originates from the image of a point where something becomes stuck or encounters resistance, metaphorically referring to an issue or obstacle that halts progress or agreement in a discussion or negotiation. This phrase is often used to identify a specific problem or disagreement that prevents the smooth resolution of a situation.

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The negotiations were going smoothly until they reached a sticking point concerning the distribution of profits.
مذاکرات به خوبی پیش می‌رفت تا اینکه به نقطه چسبندگی در مورد توزیع سودها رسیدند.
In the project meeting, the team members were in general agreement, but the timeline became a sticking point that required further discussion.
در جلسه پروژه، اعضای تیم به طور کلی با هم توافق داشتند، اما زمان‌بندی به یک نقطه اختلاف تبدیل شد که نیاز به بحث بیشتری داشت.
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