Phrases Complaints and Suggestions

This is a bone of contention.

C2

Meaning

This is a subject of dispute or disagreement.

Example sentences

John: 'The budget allocation is always a contentious issue.'<br>

Alice: 'Yes, this is a bone of contention every year.'

John: 'I suspected as much; this is a bone of contention, I see.'

Alice: 'The new office layout has caused friction among the team.'<br>