pass a hurdle

Frequency: 6.58.5 per million words

Figuratively, to get past a difficulty, often a formal one like an exam.

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  • They worked hard to pass the final hurdle of the project.
  • She needs to pass this hurdle to qualify for the next round.
  • Many students find it difficult to pass the initial hurdle of academic writing.
  • Once we pass this regulatory hurdle, we can launch the product.
  • He was confident he could pass every hurdle on his way to success.
  • To become a doctor, you must pass several tough hurdles.
  • The team is trying to pass the financial hurdle to secure funding.
  • Did they manage to pass the last hurdle before the deadline?
  • We anticipate some hurdles, but we are ready to pass them.
  • Successfully passing the first hurdle gave them much-needed confidence.