What Does “crux of the matter” mean?
Definition:
The phrase crux of the matter refers to the most important point of an issue.
Another related idiom is heart of the matter
Crux has a Latin origin referring to a real cross and its association with torment. In English the term means difficulty.
Example(s)
I think his new revelations about the company is the crux of the matter.
This idiom is in the religion category.
