Meaning of the word "stumbling block" in English
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stumbling block
US /ˈstʌm.blɪŋ ˌblɑːk/
UK /ˈstʌm.blɪŋ ˌblɑːk/
Noun
1.
a difficulty or obstacle that prevents progress or achievement
Example:
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Lack of funding proved to be a major stumbling block for the project.
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His inability to compromise was a constant stumbling block in negotiations.
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