sticking
31sticking point — 1. a point, detail, or circumstance causing or likely to cause a stalemate or impasse: The bill would have gone through the Senate quickly but for one sticking point. 2. See sticking place (def. 1). [1820 30] * * * …
32sticking point — noun a) A disputed issue or state of affairs that causes an interruption or outright impasse in progress towards some goal or resolution, especially in negotiation or …
33sticking-place — noun The point at which a process or thing, especially a state of mind or emotion, reaches its greatest strength and remains steadfast; sticking point. But screw your courage to the sticking place …
34sticking point — /ˈstɪkɪŋ pɔɪnt/ (say stiking poynt) noun 1. a point at which further progress is impeded or becomes impossible: *the main sticking point was the company s plan to reduce night penalty rates and staff numbers –aap news, 2000. 2. → sticking place …
35sticking out — adjective extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary the jutting limb of a tree massive projected buttresses his protruding ribs a pile of boards sticking over the end of his truck • Syn: ↑jutting, ↑projected, ↑projecting, ↑ …
36sticking place — noun 1. : the place where something stops and sticks fast screw your courage to the sticking place Shakespeare 2. : the place or point in the neck of an animal where the knife is stuck in slaughtering * * * 1. Also called sticking point. the… …
37sticking place — 1. Also called sticking point. the place or point at which something stops and holds firm. 2. the place in the lower part of an animal s neck where the knife is thrust in slaughtering. [1570 80] * * * …
38sticking-point — see sticking point …
39sticking point — noun (singular) the thing that prevents an agreement being made in a discussion: The question of equal pay is likely to be the sticking point …
40Sticking point — A sticking point is a controversial issue that blocks progress in negotiations, etc, where compromise is unlikely or impossible …
