over the hump

1.
General Englishinformalneutral
- Past the most difficult or demanding part of a task, period, or problem; on the easier, downward side of a challenge.
2.
General EnglishAmerican Englishinformal
- Past the midpoint of a period (particularly the workweek, e.g., 'hump day'), after which the remainder is perceived as easier.
3.
General Englishneutral
- Across or over a rounded raised area, ridge, or bump in a surface or landscape (literal, physical sense).

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