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stumbling block
This term describes a specific obstacle that prevents progress or prevents a plan from being completed. It carries a connotation of frustration and unexpected delay, often implying that the obstacle is a single, critical point of failure rather than a general difficulty.
While a "hurdle" is something one expects to jump over as part of a process, a "stumbling block" suggests a jarring interruption that causes a loss of momentum or a complete halt. It is commonly used in professional, political, and personal contexts to identify the primary reason why an agreement or project has stalled.
Meanings
Examples
The lack of funding proved to be the main stumbling block for the startup.
Language barriers are often a major stumbling block in international negotiations.
I wonder if my lack of experience will be a stumbling block during the interview.
The legal dispute became a significant stumbling block to the merger.
We need to identify every potential stumbling block before we launch the product.
The loose floorboard was a stumbling block for anyone walking through the hallway.
Watch out for that rock it is a real stumbling block on this trail.
A small pebble in the path can be a stumbling block if you are not paying attention.