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• stumbling block — obstacle, problem    A strip of land is in the way of peace. It is the stumbling block …   English idioms

• Stumbling-block — Stum bling block , n. Any cause of stumbling, perplexity, or error. [1913 Webster] We preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumbling block, and unto the Greeks foolishness. 1 Cor. i. 23. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

• stumbling block — stumbling .block n a problem or difficulty that stops you from achieving something stumbling block to ▪ The main stumbling block to starting new research is that we lack qualified people …   Dictionary of contemporary English

• stumbling block — stumbling blocks N COUNT: oft N to/in n A stumbling block is a problem which stops you from achieving something. Perhaps the major stumbling block to reunification is the military presence in South Korea …   English dictionary

• stumbling-block — The Greek word is skandalon (1 Cor. 1:23) and means an obstacle which could cause a fall (Lev. 19:14) or a fundamental difficulty for belief (Gal. 5:11). It is wrong for convinced believers to put a stumbling block in the way of less assured or… …   Dictionary of the Bible

• stumbling block — n. an obstacle, hindrance, or difficulty standing in the way of progress or understanding …   English World dictionary

• stumbling block — noun any obstacle or impediment (Freq. 1) • Hypernyms: ↑obstacle * * * noun, pl ⋯ blocks [count] : something that stops you from doing what you want to do Lack of funds is a major stumbling block to the project. My plans hit a stumbling block. *… …   Useful english dictionary

• stumbling block — noun ADJECTIVE ▪ big, key, main, major, real ▪ potential VERB + STUMBLING BLOCK ▪ be …   Collocations dictionary

• stumbling block —    A problem or obstacle that prevents you from achieving something is a stumbling block.     My father adapted quite well but the language was always a stumbling block for my mother …   English Idioms & idiomatic expressions

• (a) stumbling block — a problem which prevents someone from achieving something. Lack of willingness to compromise is the main stumbling block to reaching a settlement. (often + to) Money, obviously, is a major stumbling block in any project of this size …   New idioms dictionary

• stumbling-block — n. Hindrance, obstruction, obstacle, check, bar, barrier, difficulty, impediment, lion in the way, stumbling stone …   New dictionary of synonyms