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Meaning of stumbling block | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A hindrance, obstacle or impediment; an opportunity for error.

idiomatic

Equivalents

Deutsch Fallstrick Stolperfalle Stolperstein
Español atascadero escollo obstáculo
Suomi kompastuskivi
Français écueil pierre d'achoppement
Gàidhlig oilbheum
Italiano scoglio
日本語 つまずきの石 妨げ
Polski przeszkoda
Português obstáculo pedra de tropeço
Русский ка́мень преткнове́ния
Svenska stötesten
Українська ка́мінь спотика́ння

Examples

“Idioms are a common stumbling block for learners of a language.”
“And by opting not to enforce the law in the recent strikes, industry leaders signalled a reluctance to aggravate a dispute in which many believe the stumbling block is not TOCs, but the Westminster government.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

stumbling stock stumbling stone stumbling-block stumbling-stone stumblingblock Stumblingly

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