hit a snag

idiom

: to have a problem (with something)
We hit a snag with our travel plans.

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During filming for the premiere, which aired on Feb. 26, production hit a snag as Kevin Leung injured his shoulder during the marooning challenge. Julia Moore, People.com, 27 Feb. 2025 Nick Pearce’s upcoming wedding has hit a snag; his dad, Peter, is facing fresh divorce papers; and Peter’s own father abruptly separated from his spouse of many years. Nicolas Rapold, New York Times, 20 Feb. 2025 But the city's negotiations with TPAC hit a snag over infrastructure costs on the East Bank, triggering speculation about alternative options. Adam Tamburin, Axios, 5 Mar. 2025 Hims & Hers hit a snag with weight loss drugs, but other sweet opportunities linger. Francisco Velasquez, Quartz, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for hit a snag

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“Hit a snag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hit%20a%20snag. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.

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