Sticking-place

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The point at which a process or thing, especially a state of mind or emotion, reaches its greatest strength and remains steadfast; sticking point. dated, idiomatic

    "But screw your courage to the sticking-place, And we'll not fail."

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"But screw your courage to the sticking-place, And we'll not fail."

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