over the hump

Example Sentences

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Darnold got over the hump by passing for three touchdowns in a 31-27 victory over the Rams in the NFC championship game at Lumen Field in Seattle.

From Los Angeles Times

“But right there isn’t good enough. We’re not satisfied with that. But for this team, if we continue to figure the things out that are keeping us from getting over the hump, you know, then we think that we can do some damage.”

From Los Angeles Times

“If the labor market is weakening, households are more dependent on the entirety of their refund to get them over the hump and allow them to continue their spending patterns,” Martin said.

From MarketWatch

"We've got to regroup and we're the guys in the changing room that have got to ultimately get over the hump. That's the only thing I care about is what's said in the changing room and not what's said on the stage."

From BBC

“That week off, I think, got him over the hump,” Roberts said.

From Los Angeles Times