to hit the buffers

Examples

• All

• Negotiations hit the buffers over disagreement about funding.

• His ambitions to travel the world hit the buffers when he lost his job.

• Don't let your plans hit the buffers!

• The project hit the buffers due to lack of funding.

• The innovative startup hit the buffers after facing regulatory hurdles.

• Her attempts to finish the novel hit the buffers when she encountered writer's block.

• The team's progress hit the buffers when they discovered a major flaw in their plans.

Synonyms

H

to hit the wall

vsto hit the buffers

11 7.7

To reach a point where you cannot continue because you are very tired or stuck

is more about stopping specifically because of a serious external problem

H

to hit a dead end

vsto hit the buffers

8 4.6

Reach a point where you cannot continue

is similar but often happens suddenly due to a serious problem

H

to hit the skids

vsto hit the buffers

• Informal

3 8.4

Start to fail after a time of success

focuses more on a sudden stop caused by a specific obstacle

H

to hit a roadblock

vsto hit the buffers

2 5.3

To face an unexpected problem that prevents progress

does the same but implies a fuller or sudden end rather than delay

P

to pull up short

vsto hit the buffers

1 5.8

To stop suddenly before you expect it

is similar but stresses failure due to a serious problem or obstacle

H

to hit the rocks

vsto hit the buffers

• Informal

1 7.4

Start having serious problems that lead to failure

is like this but highlights an abrupt stop due to a single obstacle

C

to come a cropper

vsto hit the buffers

• UK

1 9.8

To fail badly or have a sudden problem

is the same sudden failure but emphasises stopping because of obstacles

H

to hit a breaking point

vsto hit the buffers

1 6.3

To reach a stage when a person cannot continue and must make a big change

is more about an external obstacle causing a sudden stop rather than internal limit

H

to hit up against

vsto hit the buffers

1 6.8

Face unexpected problems or opposition while doing something

focuses on a sudden complete stop caused by a major obstacle

G

to go kablooie

vsto hit the buffers

• Slang

1 9.9

To suddenly break or stop working in a dramatic way

describes a sudden stop or failure often caused by a serious obstacle

Antonyms

P

progress

∞ 2.5

Forward change toward a goal or better state

S

to succeed

827 2.0

To reach a goal after trying hard

How Sudden

to crash

• Specialized

45 3.2

to hit the buffers

• Literature

8.4

to come to a halt

• Informal

25 3.4

to stall

28 3.9

to slow down

893 1.4

Surface Forms

Morphology

Etymology