hit a snag

idiom

: to have a problem (with something)
We hit a snag with our travel plans.

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But things hit a snag when word got out about the hidden bar. Erin Clack, People.com, 10 June 2025 Kylie Minogue's Tension tour has hit a snag over an NBA playoff game. Joey Nolfi, EW.com, 24 Apr. 2025 But Musk's plans just hit a snag: The company must find some new names. ArsTechnica, 8 May 2025 But now, in an attempt to show the court that the concepts being cited in content like the D2 Red War campaign and Curse of Osiris DLC are different than his, Bungie has hit a snag. Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 3 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for hit a snag

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“Hit a snag.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/hit%20a%20snag. Accessed 21 Jul. 2025.

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