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nub [nʌb]∎ the nub of the problem le cœur ou le nœud du problème;∎ to get to the nub of the matter entrer dans le vif du sujet∎ coal nubs noisettes fpl de charbon -
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nub n2 (knob, lump) petit morceau m. -
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[nʌb]noun ( of problem) fond m
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nub — [nʌb] n [Date: 1500 1600; Origin: Probably from Low German knubbe] 1.) the nub of the problem/matter/argument etc the main point of a problem etc ▪ The real nub of the matter is money. 2.) a small rounded piece of something, especially a piece… … Dictionary of contemporary English
nub — [ nʌb ] noun count the most basic or essential part of something: The real nub of the problem is public indifference … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
nub — [[t]nʌ̱b[/t]] N SING: the N, usu N of n The nub of a situation, problem, or argument is the central and most basic part of it. That, I think, is the nub of the problem... Here we reach the nub of the argument: Williams refutes the idea that… … English dictionary
nub — noun the nub of the problem/matter/argument etc the main point of a problem etc: Differing social attitudes lie at the nub of the dispute … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
nub — UK [nʌb] / US noun [countable] Word forms nub : singular nub plural nubs the most basic or essential part of something The real nub of the problem is public indifference … English dictionary
nub — noun a) A small lump or knob. What do you think is the nub of the problem? b) The essence or core of an issue, argument etc. “ and then rub her nub with the bridge of your nose, right where the nerve will drive her straight to the ceiling!” … Wiktionary
nub — noun Etymology: alteration of English dialect knub, probably from Low German knubbe Date: 1727 1. knob, lump 2. nubbin 3. gist, point < the nub of the problem > … New Collegiate Dictionary
the nub — the main part or point of something the nub of the story/problem/matter/argument • • • Main Entry: ↑nub … Useful english dictionary
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