over the hump

1. 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]

Example Sentences

The hope this year, coming off a 96-win regular season that gave the Phillies a first-round bye and home-field advantage in this NLDS, is that they finally have the path and the pieces to get over the hump.

From Los Angeles Times

By finally getting over the hump with World Series titles in 2020 and 2024.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m just here to be another piece to hopefully get over the hump,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

"I know there are some PRs whose default it is to lean into humour to bridge the scandal and get over the hump."

From BBC

Now it’s just about taking those small steps in all those areas to, I guess, hypothetically push you over the hump.”

From Los Angeles Times

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