one snag

Frequency: 7.512.0 per million words

Indicates a single, specific problem.

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Examples (10)

  • There is just one snag—his boss might not let him go.
  • The proposal is excellent, but there's one snag with the budget.
  • We've encountered one snag in the implementation process.
  • Everything seemed perfect until we hit one snag right at the end.
  • The plan is excellent, if not for one snag concerning the timeline.
  • They managed to fix most problems, but one snag still needs attention.
  • Our vacation was wonderful, save for one snag with the flight delay.
  • I'm excited about the new venture, yet there's one snag I need to clarify.
  • Could there be just one snag preventing the entire system from working?
  • We must overcome one snag before we can truly celebrate success.