Grammar fix
overcome obstacles
get past problems
To successfully deal with difficulties or challenges so they do not stop you from achieving something.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
She had to overcome many obstacles before starting her own business.
In my opinion, people who overcome obstacles in life become stronger and more confident.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: She overcomed many problems.
Say: She overcame many problems.
Irregular: overcome / overcame / overcome — never 'overcomed'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Surmount impediments' is literary/very formal; 'overcome obstacles' is the natural pairing.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
overcome obstacles
- overcome obstacles
- overcome difficulties
- overcome a fear
- overcome challenges