key issue

This page is about the collocation key issue

collocation pattern: adjective + noun

Meaning

the most, or one of the most, important issues

For example

  • The key issues facing the new government are high unemployment and slowing economic growth.

  • For one party, the key issue is social justice, and for the other party it's reducing government spending.

Note:
Related collocations include "key factor", "key feature" and "key point"

Quick Quiz

A "key issue" is an issue that is

a. one of the least important

b. one of the most important

c. still open for discussion
a) one of the least important b) one of the most important c) still open for discussion

Contributor: Matt Errey