Crux of the matter

   

 Crux of the matter, the:

 

Definition:

The fundamental issue of the matter.

Example 1: 

We have to discuss the crux of the matter.

We have to discuss the fundamental issue of the matter.

Example 2:

The meeting was about the crux of the matter.

The meeting was about the fundamental issue of the matter.

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