Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
over-the-hump
idiomatic expression
/ˈoʊvər ðə hʌmp/
Definition
The point in a process or journey where the most challenging part has been completed and the remainder is easier.
Examples
- Once we finished the initial phase of the project, we felt like we were finally over the hump.
- After weeks of studying, she realized she was over the hump and ready for the final exam.
Meaning
This phrase is often used to suggest that someone has passed the most difficult stage in a task or situation and that the remaining tasks will be less challenging.
Synonyms
- past the hardest part
- over the worst
- through the difficult phase
