hit a snag

idiom

: to have a problem (with something)
We hit a snag with our travel plans.

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The New York Yankees and Chicago Cubs hit a snag in trade talks around first baseman Cody Bellinger, but the free agent market is looking costly too, according to new reports. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 17 Dec. 2024 View 3 Images The audacious bid to build what will be the USA's tallest skyscraper in Oklahoma City has hit a snag. Adam Williams, New Atlas, 10 Dec. 2024 Etienne’s transition did hit a snag March 24 when he was arrested and jailed for DUI. Gqlshare, Sun Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2024 The business hit a snag during the COVID-19 pandemic, which halted in-person gatherings and quickly diminished membership numbers. Alysa Guffey, The Indianapolis Star, 14 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for hit a snag 

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“Hit a snag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hit%20a%20snag. Accessed 24 Dec. 2024.

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