commonhurdle
nounUK /ˈkɒmən ˈhɜːdl/
US /ˈkɑːmən ˈhɜːrdl/
A common hurdle is a problem that many people have to get over.
Learning to read is a common hurdle for young children.
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2. A small fence that runners jump over in a race and that many runners meet.
The runners cleared the common hurdle near the finish line.
3. A shared task that a group must finish together.
Agreeing on a plan was a common hurdle for the team.
4. A normal step that everyone must pass through.
The first interview is a common hurdle for new workers.