Grammar fix
overcome obstacles
get past problems
To successfully deal with difficulties or challenges so they do not stop you from achieving something.
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Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- She had to overcome many obstacles before starting her own business.daily life
- In my opinion, people who overcome obstacles in life become stronger and more confident.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: overcome obstacles
WrongShe overcomed many problems.
RightShe overcame many problems.
Irregular: overcome / overcame / overcome — never 'overcomed'.
Patternovercome obstacles
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Surmount impediments' is literary/very formal; 'overcome obstacles' is the natural pairing.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
overcome obstaclesovercome obstaclesovercome difficultiesovercome a fearovercome challenges
Don't confuse it
Different from 'avoid obstacles,' which means not facing the problem directly.