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A portable rectangular frame strengthened with withies or wooden bars, used as a temporary fence

A problem or difficulty that must be overcome

An act of jumping or leaping over something

A disputed matter causing disagreement, obstacle or obstacle

To jump over a physical obstacle

To overcome an obstacle or difficulty

To move or progress with great haste

To enclose or hem in (on all sides)

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Noun

A portable rectangular frame strengthened with withies or wooden bars, used as a temporary fence

blocking object

chainlink fencing

line of defense

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“When he got to the church, he found the porch blocked by a hurdle to keep out a donkey in the churchyard.”

Noun

A problem or difficulty that must be overcome

stumbling block

fly in the ointment

spanner in the works

monkey wrench in the works

stone in one's path

millstone around your neck

psychological baggage

millstone round someone's neck

circumscription

small difficulty

defensive measures

mountain to climb

retarding device

joker in the pack

thorn in one's side

source of difficulty

source of trouble

concerning matter

thorn in the flesh

difficult situation

negative aspect

piece of bad luck

kick in the teeth

stroke of bad luck

reversal of fortune

teething trouble

precautionary measure

procrastination

preventive measure

protective measure

holding pattern

pain in the neck

pain in the bum

pain in the rear

pain in the backside

source of irritation

source of annoyance

bone of contention

other side of the coin

inopportuneness

millstone round one's neck

deterring factor

source of disruption

bane of one's life

source of vexation

albatross around one's neck

anticipatory measure

delaying tactics

kicking the can down the road

reverse of fortune

whole new ballgame

unfortunate development

unwanted responsibility

line of demarcation

developmental delays

discontinuation

cooling-off period

failure to thrive

developmental disabilities

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“The subscription emerged as the main means by which musicians and publishers overcame the hurdle of finding sufficient money to have music published.”

Noun

An act of jumping or leaping over something

Noun

A disputed matter causing disagreement, obstacle or obstacle

bone of contention

apple of discord

point in question

Verb

To jump over a physical obstacle

make one's way over

jump up and down

jerk up and down

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“She saw him land, brace himself, run toward a fence in the courtyard, hurdle the fence, and press himself up against the building.”

Verb

To overcome an obstacle or difficulty

get the better of

take to the cleaners

run rings around

wipe the floor with

make mincemeat of

gain a victory over

bring someone to their knees

knock your socks off

render incapable

render powerless

be victorious over

come out on top

come out on top of

blow out of the water

render helpless

be unstoppable by

give someone a drubbing

give someone a hiding

turn inside out

take your breath away

go one better than

leave speechless

sweep someone off their feet

gain mastery over

run rings round

pip at the post

put in the shade

outmanoeuvre^UK

knock for a loop

win a resounding victory over

gain control of

gain ascendancy over

make it through

run circles around

bear up against

come through unscathed

get the upper hand

gain the victory

win a victory over

run roughshod over

knock spots off

take the honours

give someone a pasting

knock the stuffing out of

take to cleaners

put someone in their place

prevail against

bear the brunt of

take possession of

get the upper hand over

gain the upper hand over

gain the advantage over

bring under the yoke

trample underfoot

wipe off the map

gain mastery of

make a comeback

land on your feet

get to grips with

make speechless

take by surprise

render speechless

stop someone in their tracks

throw for a loop

cook one's goose

fix one's wagon

wipe off the mat

get further ahead of

blow out of water

be head and shoulders above

hit like a ton of bricks

take control of

take the wind out of your sails

give offence to

completely surprise

make someone's blood run cold

raise someone's eyebrows

set someone back on their heels

shake out of your complacency

hit like ton of bricks

deliver the goods

bring home the bacon

edge the opposition

achieve success

take first prize

beat the opposition

hold out against

be impermeable to

be impervious to

die hard against

stay the course

persevere against

be resistant to

be proof against

upset the opposition

overwhelm the opposition

achieve first place

persist through

sink the opposition

make a clean sweep

run circles around the opposition

finish in front

defeat the opposition

sweep the board

overcome the opposition

raze to the ground

prove victorious

achieve mastery

gain ascendancy

carry all before one

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“Reporters will be looking for resources to help them hurdle their challenges and to accomplish their goals.”

Verb

To move or progress with great haste

go like a bat out of hell

go like the wind

go hell for leather

get the lead out

go like lightning

go like the clappers

put on some speed

put your foot down

stir one's stumps

go like a bullet

get your skates on

gather momentum

step on the gas

be off like a shot

move like greased lightning

put on a burst of speed

go at top speed

make a run for it

not lose a minute

give a boost to

make oneself scarce

pick up the pace

tear up the miles

go at breakneck speed

go like greased lightning

run round in circles

show a clean pair of heels

make a break for it

head for the hills

make a quick exit

beat a hasty retreat

get a wriggle on

get a wiggle on

open up the throttle

put pedal to metal

put on afterburners

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Verb

To enclose or hem in (on all sides)

form a barrier round

form a ring around

keep within bounds

come at from all sides

form a ring round

keep under lock and key

set the limits of

set the boundaries of

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