high hurdles

noun

, (used with a singular verb)

1. a race in which runners leap over hurdles 42 inches (107 centimeters) high.

high hurdles

noun

1. functioning as singular a race in which competitors leap over hurdles 42 inches (107 cm) high

Word History and Origins

Origin of high hurdles¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

These are high hurdles, the Democrats admit it, but there’s no denying the sense of hope and elation in Chicago.

From Salon

Musk managed to surpass those high hurdles.

From New York Times

Musk managed to surpass those high hurdles.

From New York Times

Court of Appeals for the 10th Circuit said last year that it shared the state court’s “concerns about some of the ‘sexual and sexualizing’ evidence admitted at trial” but that Ms. Andrew could not overcome the high hurdles to challenging a state-court conviction in federal court.

From New York Times

They face high hurdles to ballot access.

From Slate