core issue

US: /ˈkɔːr ˈɪʃuː/

Definition

Definition of core issue - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

generalmost important problem or question at the center of something

The core issue is whether the new rules are fair.
Core issue: how do we rebuild public trust in institutions?
She kept avoiding the core issue during the negotiations.

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Expressions with core

core out

remove the interior part of an object

She used a knife to core out the apple.

core of the matter

most important part of a problem or issue

We need to get to the core of the matter.

at the core of

prep.

central or most important part of something

Trust is at the core of a strong relationship.

to the core

adv.

in a way that affects every part

She was shaken to the core by the news.

apple core

central part of an apple with seeds

She threw the apple core into the compost bin.

core activity

main task or function that is most important in a situation

Teaching is the core activity of the university, supported by research and services.

Expressions with issue

burning issue

urgent matter needing immediate attention

The budget deficit is a burning issue for the government.

at issue

adj.

being discussed or debated

The main point at issue is the budget.

bread-and-butter issue

fundamental topic concerning basic needs or interests

Healthcare is a bread-and-butter issue for many voters.

hot-button issue

controversial subject sparking debate

Immigration policy is often a hot-button issue during elections.

cloud the issue

make a problem less clear or more confusing

He tried to cloud the issue with irrelevant details.

dodge the issue

evade a problem or responsibility

She dodged the issue by blaming someone else.

duck the issue

avoid dealing with a problem or question

The politician tried to duck the issue during the debate.

issue came to light

exp.

problem or concern becomes known or noticed

The issue came to light during the audit.

make an issue of

treat something as important or problematic

She tends to make an issue of minor mistakes.

muddle the issue

make a situation more confusing or complicated

His comments only muddle the issue further.

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nub

key point

essence or core of an issue

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French:problème central, ...
German:Kernfrage, ...
Italian:questione centrale, ...
Spanish:cuestión central, ...
Portuguese:questão central, ...
Chinese:核心问题, ...
Japanese:核心的な問題, ...
Arabic:قَضِيَّة جَوْهَرِيَّة, ...
Hebrew:סוּגְיָה מֶרְכָּזִית, ...
Russian:ключевая проблема, ...
Ukrainian:основна проблема, ...
Hindi:मुख्य मुद्दा, ...
Bengali:মূল সমস্যা, ...
Catalan:qüestió clau, ...
Czech:jádro problému, ...
Danish:kerneproblem, ...
Dutch:kernkwestie, ...
Greek:κεντρικό ζήτημα, ...
Hungarian:lényegi kérdés, ...
Khmer:បញ្ហាស្នូល, ...
Korean:핵심 쟁점, ...
Persian:مسئله اصلی, ...
Polish:kluczowa kwestia, ...
Portuguese (BR):questão central, ...
Romanian:problema centrală, ...
Swedish:kärnfråga, ...
Thai:ประเด็นหลัก, ...
Turkish:temel sorun, ...
Vietnamese:vấn đề cốt lõi, ...

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