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core matter
[kɔːr ˈmætər]
noun
pl: core matters
questão central
1.
The most important or essential issue; the heart of a subject or problem
The core matter of the debate was whether to increase taxes.
A questão central do debate era se deveria aumentar os impostos.
2.
The fundamental or primary concern in a discussion or negotiation
Let's focus on the core matter rather than getting distracted by details.
Vamos focar na questão central em vez de nos distrairmos com detalhes.
Synonyms
crux
essence
heart of the matter
main issue
fundamental issue
key point
Antonyms
peripheral matter
side issue
minor detail
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
questão central
Most common usage in business and academic contexts
General Brazilian
cerne da questão
Alternative, slightly more formal expression
Portugal
questão central
Also commonly used in Portuguese Portuguese
Portugal
essência do assunto
More formal alternative
Related Idioms & Phrases
get to the core matter
the core matter at hand
cut to the core matter
the real core matter
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