over the hump

1. Past the most difficult part, as in She's over the hump with her dissertation; she'll soon be done. This expression alludes to a barrier that impedes progress. [Colloquial; 1920s]

Example Sentences

“I’m just here to be another piece to hopefully get over the hump,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

"I know there are some PRs whose default it is to lean into humour to bridge the scandal and get over the hump."

From BBC

Now it’s just about taking those small steps in all those areas to, I guess, hypothetically push you over the hump.”

From Los Angeles Times

“I feel he’s trying to will his way to kind of getting us over the hump. He’s competing. He’s taking really good at-bats. And he’s fighting. So I love what he’s doing.”

From Los Angeles Times

But on every difficult vote they’ve had so far this year—mostly procedural ones setting up this process—they’ve gotten over the hump because Trump has screamed at the necessary people to fall in line.

From Slate

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