Definitions

over the hump

ADJECTIVE

better

Synonyms

STRONGEST

improving well

STRONG

convalescent cured fitter mending progressing recovering

WEAK

fully recovered healthier less ill more healthy on the comeback trail on the mend on the road to recovery out of the woods stronger

Antonyms

WEAK

littler more ill sicker smaller tinier unhealthy worse

Example Sentences

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INDIANAPOLIS—For 37 years, Michigan basketball just couldn’t get over the hump.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

“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 • Dec. 4, 2025

"I know there are some PRs whose default it is to lean into humour to bridge the scandal and get over the hump."

From BBC • Jul. 27, 2025

Or maybe the Buffalo Bills or Baltimore Ravens will finally get over the hump.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 9, 2025

Up over the hump of the cat’s back she looked at her.

From "The Bluest Eye" by Toni Morrison

over the hump

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