stumbling block
nounEtymology Probably originally from Romans 14:13 or 1 Corinthians 8:9 in the King James Version of the Bible, translating Koine Greek πρόσκομμα (próskomma).
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Idiomatic A hindrance, obstacle or impediment; an opportunity for error.
- Idioms are a common stumbling block for learners of a language.
- And by opting not to enforce the law in the recent strikes, industry leaders signalled a reluctance to aggravate a dispute in which many believe the stumbling block is not TOCs, but the Westminster government.2024 March 20, Conrad Landin, “"Farcical" Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act isn't working”, in RAIL, number 1005, page 24:
- Related terms
- stumbling stock, stumbling stone, stepping stone, building block