B2nouninformalwork
US/snæɡ/
UK/snæɡ/
a small problem or difficulty, often one you didn't expect
In context
The plan is great, but there's one snag: we don't have the money.
We hit a snag with the visa, so the trip is delayed.
The only snag is that the flat is on the sixth floor with no lift.
Words that go with snag
verb + noun
- hit a snagThe project hit a snag last week.
adjective + noun
- only snagThe only snag is the price.
- one snagThere's one snag, the shop is closed on Sunday.
- minor snagWe had a minor snag with the booking.
verb + preposition
- run into a snagIf you run into a snag, call me.