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Meanings of stumbling block in English

Russian
препятствие
Portuguese
dificuldade
Spanish
obstaculo
Wikidata

A specific problem or obstacle impeding achievement of a goal.

препятствие
Usage of stumbling block in English
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Maybe it's not a stumbling block when money and power are involved.
For the love of mike
2
Their stumbling block right now is the level of streaming video service.
Wired
3
He insisted that fishing was not the main stumbling block in talks.
Reuters
4
A very recent stumbling block could actually get the metaphorical green light!
The South African
5
Didn't someone once say that every stumbling block is really a stepping-stone?
Dexter Is Dead
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The looming pension deficit at the airline remains a central stumbling block.
The Irish Times
7
The main stumbling block is the permissible scope of Iran's uranium enrichment.
Reuters
8
This is foreseen to be the core stumbling block during the negotiations.
The Guardian
9
Quick guide Why is the Irish border a stumbling block for Brexit?
The Guardian
10
The lack of seaside may or may not be a stumbling block.
The Guardian
11
The stumbling block that she could not get over was Francis Levison.
East Lynne
12
She's been a stumbling block in my way ever since I came.
The Lady Doc
13
Poor cash management is probably the most frequent stumbling block for entrepreneurs.
Reuters
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However analysts said Northern's pension deficit could prove a stumbling block.
The Guardian
15
Another stumbling block was a new global pollution rights trading system.
News.com.au
16
A rise in reports of child abuse has also proved a stumbling block.
Reuters
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