Be at issue

verb

To be the main topic or problem that people are discussing or arguing about.

The availability of affordable housing is at issue in many urban areas.
Visual representation of "be at issue" - To be the main topic or problem that people are discussing or arguing about

Often appears as...

  • be seriously at issue
  • be directly at issue
verb

To be undecided or uncertain, especially in a dispute or controversy.

The legality of the new law is at issue.
Visual representation of "be at issue" - To be undecided or uncertain, especially in a dispute or controversy

Often appears as...

  • be clearly at issue
  • be potentially at issue
verb

To be the main topic or problem that people are discussing or arguing about.

The availability of affordable housing is at issue in many urban areas.
Visual representation of "be at issue" - To be the main topic or problem that people are discussing or arguing about

Often appears as...

  • be seriously at issue
  • be directly at issue
verb

To be undecided or uncertain, especially in a dispute or controversy.

The legality of the new law is at issue.
Visual representation of "be at issue" - To be undecided or uncertain, especially in a dispute or controversy

Often appears as...

  • be clearly at issue
  • be potentially at issue
Definition 1 of 2
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Debate Focus

Use 'be at issue' to highlight the central point being debated or questioned in a discussion.

Illustration for Debate Focus
During the meeting, the use of company resources was at issue.
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Main Concern

It shows what people are most concerned or troubled about in a situation.

Illustration for Main Concern
In the environmental conference, climate change was at issue.
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Public Interest

Often used when public interest or attention is drawn toward a particular issue.

Illustration for Public Interest
The safety regulations in schools are at issue after the recent incidents.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Debate Focus

Use 'be at issue' to highlight the central point being debated or questioned in a discussion.

Illustration for Debate Focus
During the meeting, the use of company resources was at issue.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Main Concern

It shows what people are most concerned or troubled about in a situation.

Illustration for Main Concern
In the environmental conference, climate change was at issue.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Public Interest

Often used when public interest or attention is drawn toward a particular issue.

Illustration for Public Interest
The safety regulations in schools are at issue after the recent incidents.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Debate Focus

Use 'be at issue' to highlight the central point being debated or questioned in a discussion.

Illustration for Debate Focus
During the meeting, the use of company resources was at issue.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Main Concern

It shows what people are most concerned or troubled about in a situation.

Illustration for Main Concern
In the environmental conference, climate change was at issue.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Public Interest

Often used when public interest or attention is drawn toward a particular issue.

Illustration for Public Interest
The safety regulations in schools are at issue after the recent incidents.
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