greatesthurdle
nounUK /ˈɡreɪtɪst ˈhɜːdl/
US /ˈɡreɪtɪst ˈhɜːrdl/
The biggest problem or hard thing you have to get past.
Learning to swim was the greatest hurdle for the little boy.
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2. The hardest race jump to clear in a track event.
The greatest hurdle in the race came near the finish line.
3. The most important problem a team must solve first.
Money was the greatest hurdle for the new club.
4. The toughest test of courage someone faces.
Speaking on stage was her greatest hurdle.