crux of the matter

Thân thiện

The crux of the matter is that we need to raise more funds.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • The most important point or central issue: "crux of the matter" refers to the essential, pivotal, or decisive element of a situation, problem, or argument. It is the core upon which everything else depends.

Usage

• The phrase "crux of the matter" is used to identify and emphasize the fundamental heart of a discussion or problem. It is typically preceded by "the" and often used with verbs like "is," "gets to," or "addresses."

Examples

• Noun:
  • We've discussed many details, but the crux of the matter is funding.
  • His argument missed the crux of the matter entirely.
  • Let's get to the crux of the matter: who is responsible?

Advanced Usage

• "to be/get to the crux of the matter": to reach or address the most important point.
  • After an hour of debate, we finally got to the crux of the matter.
• "that is the crux of the matter": used to state that a specific point is the central issue.
  • You can have the best plan, but without execution, it's useless. That is the crux of the matter.

Variants and Related Words

• Crux (n): The decisive or most important point at issue. (e.g., )
• Core (n): The central or most important part. (e.g., )
• Heart (n): The central or innermost part. (e.g., )

Synonyms

• Essence: The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something.
• Gist: The substance or general meaning.
• Nub: The central point or heart of a matter.

Related Phrases

• Bottom line: The ultimate or most important factor.
  • The bottom line is we need more time.
• Root of the problem: The fundamental cause of an issue.
  • We must address the root of the problem.

Related Idioms

• Cut to the chase: To get to the point without wasting time.
  • Let's cut to the chase: what do you really want?

Học thuật

Noun

1. the most important point

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