without a hitch — without any problems, delays, or difficulties; smoothly and successfully
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: without any problems, delays, or difficulties; smoothly and successfully
Pronunciation (IPA): /wɪˈθaʊt ə hɪtʃ/
Korean meaning: 아무런 문제나 지장 없이, 순조롭게
Korean pronunciation: 위**다우**트 어 **히**치
Example Sentences
- My blind date went without a hitch until I accidentally called her by my ex's name.
- The project launch went without a hitch, impressing all the stakeholders.
- The bank robbery would have gone without a hitch if the thief hadn't forgotten his mask at home.
without a hitch
ADVERB//wɪˈθaʊt ə hɪtʃ//
without any problems, delays, or difficulties; smoothly and successfully
without any problems, delays, or difficulties; smoothly and successfully
Switch your pitch without a hitch!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
'hitch'는 원래 '걸리적거리다, 끌다'라는 뜻으로, 배나 마차를 묶거나 걸어두는 것에서 유래되었습니다. 무언가가 '걸리적거리지 않는다'는 의미에서 '순조롭다'는 뜻으로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My blind date went without a hitch until I accidentally called her by my ex's name.”
“The project launch went without a hitch, impressing all the stakeholders.”
“The bank robbery would have gone without a hitch if the thief hadn't forgotten his mask at home.”
“Our annual conference proceeded without a hitch despite the technical concerns.”
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