at the core (B1)
idiom
Pronunciation: æt ðə kɔːr
Definition
The most essential, central, or fundamental part of something.
Examples
Honesty is at the core of their relationship.
The problem at the core of the debate is a lack of funding.
We need to address the issues at the core of this conflict.
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