teething troubles
Early operational hiccups
Teething troubles are the minor problems that occur when something is new—a business, system, or process that hasn't yet worked out its kinks.
The phrase comes from the discomfort infants experience when their first teeth emerge: painful but temporary.
The new software had some teething troubles, but it's running smoothly now.
British English favors this form; Americans often say teething problems.
- growing painsDifficulties during early development
- hiccupsSpasmodic diaphragm contractions
- difficultiesProblems to overcome
- initialName's opening letter
- challengesDifficulties requiring effort
hassle · problems · adjustment · infancy · issues · startup company · babyproofing · discomfort · toddlerhood · experimentation · parenting challenges · maternal bonding · growing up · settling in · crawling · rough patch · developmental milestones · diapers
teething troubleswell-oiled machine
Flawlessly coordinated working system
steady state · cruising altitude · tried and tested · battle-tested · road-tested
teething troublesflawless execution
Task done perfectly
smooth sailing · plain sailing · peak performance · perfection · reliability
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