a stumbling block



a stumbling block

a problem which prevents someone from achieving something (often + to ) Lack of willingness to compromise is the main stumbling block to reaching a settlement. Money, obviously, is a major stumbling block in any project of this size.
See also: block, stumble

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
GradyGRAY-deeIrish, English
Bennett['benit]
Abram (1)AY-brəm (English)English, Biblical
BurkeBURKEnglish
Iefan-Welsh
Mabel['mæbəl]