Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hit-a-bump
idiom
/hɪt ə bʌmp/
Definition
To experience a minor difficulty or obstacle in an otherwise smooth process.
Examples
- During our road trip, we hit a bump when the car broke down.
- Everything was going well in the project until we hit a bump with the budget approvals.
- She hit a bump in her studies when she faced difficult exam questions.
Meaning
The phrase describes a situation where a challenge or impediment occurs, interrupting the flow of progress.
Synonyms
- encounter a challenge
- face an obstacle
- meet a setback
