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
Oluwafemi-Western African, Yoruba
Erato-Greek Mythology
Vibeke-Danish, Norwegian
JayleeJAY-leeEnglish (Modern)
MuirÍN-Irish
Seth (2)SET (English), SAYT (English)Egyptian Mythology (Hellenized)