Over the hump Meaning in English
expression
التعريف
To be past the most difficult or challenging part of something, with things usually becoming easier from that point on.
الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة
Informal, mainly used for projects, work tasks, or challenging periods. Often used in the phrase "get over the hump" for encouragement. Not used for literal hills; it's about situations getting easier after a hard part. Common with illness recovery, deadlines, or learning new skills.
جمل نموذجية
Once we finish this task, we'll be over the hump.
basic
After the surgery, she's finally over the hump and recovering well.
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We're over the hump with this project now.
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It's been a rough week, but I think I'm finally over the hump.
natural
Once you get over the hump, the rest of the training is easy.
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Don’t worry, you’re nearly over the hump. Keep going!
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