Be over the hump

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verb phrase

To have finished the hardest part of a task and it's easier to complete the rest of it.

After finishing the main code, the programmers felt they were over the hump. The rest was just debugging.
Visual representation of "be over the hump" - To have finished the hardest part of a task and it's easier to complete the rest of it

Often appears as...

  • feel over the hump
  • getting over the hump

Usage tips

Informal

Idiomatic

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Visual Imagery

Imagine getting past the steepest part of a hill; it's easier afterwards.

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He's over the hump with his thesis - the remaining chapters will be straightforward.
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Metaphor Usage

'Over the hump' is a metaphor meaning moving past difficulties.

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Once she was over the hump of her health scare, her spirits lifted.
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Common Usage

Often used in work or study contexts to indicate progress.

Illustration for Common Usage
I feel like I'm finally over the hump with this project.
Visual representation of the word "Be over the hump"

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