high hurdles

noun, Track.
1.
a race in which runners leap over hurdles 42 inches (107 cm) high.
Compare low hurdles.
Origin
1890-95
Examples from the web for high hurdles
  • But those who want to sell conventional drugs face high hurdles.
  • But the provisos and conditions attached to the current offers will make for high hurdles.
  • Only fully automatic times are listed for sprints and high hurdles.
British Dictionary definitions for high hurdles

high hurdles

noun
1.
(functioning as sing) a race in which competitors leap over hurdles 42 inches (107 cm) high