A point in the progress of an ongoing dispute or process.
wheels are turning
Progress is currently being made with respect to an ongoing process or …
somewhere along the line
At some point in a process or in a series of events; at some unspecifi …
turn the corner
To pass the most critical point of some process; to pass out of danger …
in the can
At a late stage of completion, generally when the actual work is done …
exchange of contracts
The point or stage at which a conveyancing contract comes into existen …
sticking point
A disputed issue or state of affairs that causes an interruption or ou …