slight hitch
Frequency: 6.58.1 per million words
a small or minor problem or delay
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Examples (10)
- There was a slight technical hitch which delayed the plane's take-off.
- Our plans hit a slight hitch due to unexpected traffic.
- The project encountered a slight hitch but was quickly back on track.
- We experienced a slight hitch with the booking system this morning.
- Despite a slight hitch at the beginning, the event was a great success.
- The new software had a slight hitch during its initial rollout.
- They managed to overcome a slight hitch in their travel arrangements.
- Don't worry, it's just a slight hitch, nothing serious.
- The performance started late due to a slight hitch with the lighting.
- A slight hitch in the negotiations caused a temporary delay.