At issue

Common synonyms include: against the grain, against the tide, against the wind, arguable, at cross purposes, at cross-purposes.

prep_phrase

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Definitions

Prep_phrase

1
Under discussion.
"The point at issue is whether we can afford to take on a new employee."
2
In disagreement.

"The point at issue is whether we can afford to take on a new employee."