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crux of the matter

 

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Noun crux of the matter has 1 sense
  1. crux, crux of the matter - the most important point
    --1 is a kind of point
    --1 has particulars: alpha and omega

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Crux of the Matter

Description:

The term "crux of the matter" refers to the most important or decisive point of a situation or argument. It signifies the core or essential element that needs to be understood or addressed in order to fully grasp the issue at hand.

Examples:

  1. During the debate, the crux of the matter was whether to prioritize economic growth or environmental preservation.

  2. After hours of negotiation, they finally reached the crux of the matter—the division of assets after the business merger.

  3. In the murder trial, the crux of the matter was the defendant's motive, which the prosecutor had to prove beyond a reasonable doubt.

  4. To solve the problem, we need to get to the crux of the matter and identify the root cause.

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