stumbling block

stumbling block
'stumbling .block
n
a problem or difficulty that stops you from achieving something
stumbling block to
The main stumbling block to starting new research is that we lack qualified people.

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  • Stumbling-block — Stum bling block , n. Any cause of stumbling, perplexity, or error. [1913 Webster] We preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumbling block, and unto the Greeks foolishness. 1 Cor. i. 23. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • stumbling block — stumbling blocks N COUNT: oft N to/in n A stumbling block is a problem which stops you from achieving something. Perhaps the major stumbling block to reunification is the military presence in South Korea …   English dictionary

  • stumbling block — [n] impediment barricade, barrier, blockage, catch*, Catch 22*, clog, delay, difficulty, drag*, drawback, handicap, hindrance, holdup, hurdle, obstacle, obstruction, road block*, setback, snag; concept 666 …   New thesaurus

  • stumbling block — index bar (obstruction), barrier, blockade (barrier), complication, deadlock, deterrence, di …   Law dictionary

  • stumbling block — ► NOUN ▪ an obstacle …   English terms dictionary

  • stumbling block — n. an obstacle, hindrance, or difficulty standing in the way of progress or understanding …   English World dictionary

  • stumbling block — noun any obstacle or impediment (Freq. 1) • Hypernyms: ↑obstacle * * * noun, pl ⋯ blocks [count] : something that stops you from doing what you want to do Lack of funds is a major stumbling block to the project. My plans hit a stumbling block. *… …   Useful english dictionary

  • stumbling block — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ big, key, main, major, real ▪ potential VERB + STUMBLING BLOCK ▪ be …   Collocations dictionary

  • stumbling block — n. a stumbling block to (a stumbling block to progress) * * * [ stʌmblɪŋblɒk] a stumbling block to (a stumbling block to progress) …   Combinatory dictionary

  • stumbling block — UK [ˈstʌmblɪŋ ˌblɒk] / US [ˈstʌmblɪŋ ˌblɑk] noun [countable] Word forms stumbling block : singular stumbling block plural stumbling blocks a difficulty that causes mistakes or prevents progress a major stumbling block to an agreement …   English dictionary

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