bump in the road
The phrase "bump in the road" is commonly used to describe minor setbacks or obstacles encountered in various situations.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)A minor obstacle or setback that temporarily hinders progress.
Example
- We hit a bump in the road when the software crashed, but we were able to fix it quickly.
- Don't worry about this bump in the road; we'll find a solution and move forward.
C1Geography
(informal)A very small town.
Example
- We stopped at a bump in the road for lunch before continuing our journey.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "bump in the road":
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