Grammar fix
a snag
an unexpected problem
An unexpected problem that makes it harder to continue or finish something.
collocation
How oftenCommon
LevelB2
Used inMostly spoken
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
We’ve hit a snag with the delivery, so the new desks won’t arrive until Friday.
The only snag was finding a flat near the university, because rents in that area were much higher than I expected.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: We met a snag with the delivery.
Say: We hit a snag with the delivery.
Say 'hit a snag' or 'run into a snag', not 'meet a snag'.
Don't confuse it
Other ways to say it
Something that makes progress harder
How obstructiveMinor problemMajor obstacle
a snagYou're here · An unexpected problem that complicates progress.
a hurdleA difficulty that must be overcome to make progress.a stumbling blockA difficulty that seriously obstructs progress or agreement.