high hurdles

American  

noun

(used with a singular verb)

1. a race in which runners leap over hurdles 42 inches (107 centimeters) high.

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high hurdles British  

noun

1. (functioning as singular) a race in which competitors leap over hurdles 42 inches (107 cm) high

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Etymology

Origin of high hurdles

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

Due to Germany's 20th-Century experience of oppressive Nazi and communist totalitarian regimes, there are high hurdles to restricting speech and banning publications and organisations.

From BBC

Lately, in the arena of math, leading models have jumped impressively high hurdles.

From Science Magazine

Musk managed to surpass those high hurdles.

From New York Times

Singh has what many immigrants don’t — the resources to pay attorneys to file various applications, represent him in court and contact members of Congress about his case — and still faces high hurdles.

From Los Angeles Times

But the proposal faces high hurdles.

From New York Times