crux of the matter — {n. phr.} The basic issue at hand; the core essence that one must face. * /The crux of the matter is that he is incompetent and we will have to fire him./ … Dictionary of American idioms
crux of the matter — The main point or the most vital element of a discussion or argument is called the crux of the matter. The crux of the matter is that he s too old to live alone in that big house … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
crux\ of\ the\ matter — n. phr. the basic issue at hand; the core essence that one must face. The crux of the matter is that he is incompetent and we will have to fire him … Словарь американских идиом
crux of the matter — See the crux of the matter … English idioms
the crux of the matter — the main point, the real issue Uncle Bert is too old to drive the car. That s the crux of the matter … English idioms
crux of the matter — n. main point, heart of the matter … English contemporary dictionary
(the) crux of the matter — the heart/crux/nub/of the matter phrase the most important aspect of a situation As usual, money was at the heart of the matter. Thesaurus: important thing or detailsynonym … Useful english dictionary
crux of the matter — noun the most important point (Freq. 1) • Syn: ↑crux • Hypernyms: ↑point • Hyponyms: ↑alpha and omega … Useful english dictionary
the crux of the matter — the central point, the main point, the bottom line … English contemporary dictionary
heart of the matter — crux of the matter, bottom line, essence of the issue … English contemporary dictionary