Meanings
How to pronounce "hit a snag":
AU
To encounter an unexpected problem or delay.
Example: "Their plans to finish the garden that weekend hit a snag when an unseasonal snowfall dropped several inches on what should have become the pumpkin patch that day."
Example Sentences
1
We were making good progress on the project, but then we hit a snag when the main supplier backed out.
2
I was excited to start my new job, but I hit a snag when the hiring process took longer than expected.
3
The construction of the new building hit a snag when they discovered a major plumbing issue.
4
We were sailing smoothly until we hit a snag and the engine stopped working.
5
The team's plan to launch the product hit a snag when a key feature failed to work properly.
