teething problems
/ˈtiːðɪŋ ˌprɒbləmz/NEUTRAL · C1
Meaning
small difficulties at the start of something new
Examples
- 1The new app had a few teething problems, but it works well now.
- 2Every new restaurant has teething problems in its first few weeks.
- 3After some teething problems with the booking system in January, the gym now runs smoothly.
- 4Our new bus route had teething problems at first: drivers got lost twice in the opening week.
- 5Are these just teething problems, or is the new heating system really faulty?
Grammar
Used in the plural. teething troubles is also used.
More idioms about problems and trouble
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