stumble : Idioms & Phrases


stumbling block

  • noun any obstacle or impediment
WordNet

stumbling-block

Stum"bling-block` noun
Definitions
  1. Any cause of stumbling, perplexity, or error.
    We preach Christ crucified, unto the Jews a stumbling-block, and unto the Greeks foolishness. 1 Cor. i. 23.
Webster 1913

stumbling-stone

Stum"bling-stone` noun
Definitions
  1. A stumbling-block.
    This stumbling-stone we hope to take away. T. Burnet.
Webster 1913