over the hump
idiom
informal
: past the most difficult part of something (such as a project or job)
A few more months of hard work should be enough to get/put us over the hump on this project.
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This move yielded huge dividends, as his presence helped get the title contenders over the hump.
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Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Even with the horrible start the Red Sox still nearly came all the way back, twice drawing to within one run, but the club couldn’t get over the hump.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 3 June 2025
Downing and Thompson delivered key hits again to get the game tied, but the Huskies could not get over the hump.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 May 2025
Finally getting over the hump and winning a championship would be a sweet feeling for Bills fans.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
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Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 June 2025
Even with the horrible start the Red Sox still nearly came all the way back, twice drawing to within one run, but the club couldn’t get over the hump.
—Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 3 June 2025
Downing and Thompson delivered key hits again to get the game tied, but the Huskies could not get over the hump.
—Chris Hays, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 May 2025
Finally getting over the hump and winning a championship would be a sweet feeling for Bills fans.
—Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 28 May 2025
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“Over the hump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over%20the%20hump. Accessed 13 Jun. 2025.
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