bump in the road

== English == === Alternative forms === bump on the road === Pronunciation === === Noun === bump in the road (plural bumps in the road) (idiomatic) A setback or obstacle, especially one which is relatively minor. (idiomatic) A very small town. ==== Synonyms ==== (setback or obstacle): See Thesaurus:hindrance (very small town): backwater, one-horse town, See Thesaurus:remote place ==== Translations ====