over the hump
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Past the most difficult part, as in She's over the hump with her dissertation; she'll soon be done. This expression alludes to a barrier that impedes progress. [Colloquial; 1920s]
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overtax, over-the-air, over the counter, over the edge, over the hill, over the hump, “Over There”, over-the-road, over the top, overthink, overthrow
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