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語源

Probably originally from Romans 14:13 or 1 Corinthians 8:9 in the King James Version of the Bible, translating Koine Greek πρόσκομμα (próskomma).

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名詞

stumbling block (plural stumbling blocks)

1. (idiomatic) A hindrance, obstacle or impediment; an opportunity for error.

   Synonyms: see Thesaurus:hindrance

   Idioms are a common stumbling block for learners of a language.

   • 2024 March 20, Conrad Landin, “"Farcical" Strikes (Minimum Service Levels) Act isn't working”, in RAIL, number 1005, page 24:

     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.

関連する語

• stumbling stock
• stumbling stone

参考

• stepping stone
• building block

参照

名詞

stumbling-block (plural stumbling-blocks)

1. (idiomatic) Alternative form of stumbling block
   • 1838 (date written), L[etitia] E[lizabeth] L[andon], chapter IX, in Lady Anne Granard; or, Keeping up Appearances. […], volume I, London: Henry Colburn, […], published 1842, →OCLC, page 119:

     What is a wife but a pretended stumbling-block in the man's path, who has his way to make in the world?