over the hump
idiom
informal
: past the most difficult part of something (such as a project or job)
A few more months of hard work should be enough to get/put us over the hump on this project.
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The former Giant might be exactly what the team needs to make it over the hump.
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Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
He’s been limited in practice over the last two weeks but got over the hump and was able to finally play in Week 4 to help the Patriots improve to a 2-2 record.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Here is how Tennessee made the most of Iamaleava's departure, and how their new quarterback could finally take them over the hump.
—Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
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After leading the Vikings to 14 wins last season (second-most in a season in franchise history), head coach Kevin O’Connell signed a multiyear contract extension in January.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
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Hunter Mulholland, MSNBC Newsweek, 30 Sep. 2025
He’s been limited in practice over the last two weeks but got over the hump and was able to finally play in Week 4 to help the Patriots improve to a 2-2 record.
—Doug Kyed, Boston Herald, 29 Sep. 2025
Here is how Tennessee made the most of Iamaleava's departure, and how their new quarterback could finally take them over the hump.
—Tyler Small, Forbes.com, 15 Sep. 2025
Share Kevin O’Connell looking to get Vikings over the hump
NBC Sports
After leading the Vikings to 14 wins last season (second-most in a season in franchise history), head coach Kevin O’Connell signed a multiyear contract extension in January.
—Andrew Greif, NBC news, 15 Sep. 2025
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“Over the hump.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/over%20the%20hump. Accessed 8 Oct. 2025.
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