over the hump
idiom
informal
: past the most difficult part of something (such as a project or job)
A few more months of hard work should be enough to get/put us over the hump on this project.
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Despite the heartbreaking loss, the Bills have been busy this offseason looking to finally get over the hump.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
This led to a busy offseason, which brought in key pieces like Anthony Santander, Andres Gimenez and Max Scherzer to attempt and get over the hump.
—Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Mixed Champions Pro Doubles: Mircea Morariu & Audra Spielberger got over the hump of losing in the semis to take gold.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Florida appeared in the Stanley Cup Final for the second consecutive time last season and were able to finally get over the hump and win the trophy for the first time in franchise history.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Apr. 2025
This led to a busy offseason, which brought in key pieces like Anthony Santander, Andres Gimenez and Max Scherzer to attempt and get over the hump.
—Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Mixed Champions Pro Doubles: Mircea Morariu & Audra Spielberger got over the hump of losing in the semis to take gold.
—Todd Boss, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Florida appeared in the Stanley Cup Final for the second consecutive time last season and were able to finally get over the hump and win the trophy for the first time in franchise history.
—Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for over the hump
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“Over the hump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over%20the%20hump. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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