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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The Reds hired Francona last October to get a young, talented team over the hump.
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C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The previous coach, Ben Johnson, couldn’t get over the hump in his four seasons, having his roster hit hard by defections when a lack of name, image and likeness (NIL) money led to two key players receiving bigger paydays after last season.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2025
Alex Schroepfer scored 27 to pace the Wildcats (17-12), who made a late charge to get within five points but couldn’t get over the hump.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2025
Xander Schauffele wants to finally getting over the hump after finishing runner up to Scheffler.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
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C. Trent Rosecrans, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2025
The previous coach, Ben Johnson, couldn’t get over the hump in his four seasons, having his roster hit hard by defections when a lack of name, image and likeness (NIL) money led to two key players receiving bigger paydays after last season.
—Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 28 Mar. 2025
Alex Schroepfer scored 27 to pace the Wildcats (17-12), who made a late charge to get within five points but couldn’t get over the hump.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 14 Mar. 2025
Xander Schauffele wants to finally getting over the hump after finishing runner up to Scheffler.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
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