expression, godan verb (-su)
pass the peak; get through the hardest part; be over the worst
Idiomatic expression used when the most difficult stage of something is over, such as an illness, a project, or a crisis.
熱が下がって、峠を越したようだ。
The fever has gone down; it seems the worst is over.
このプロジェクトも
This project has passed its peak, so things will get easier from here.
expression, godan verb (-su)
cross a mountain pass
Original literal meaning; refers to physically crossing a mountain pass. Still used in travel or geographical contexts.
車で峠を越すと、急に気温が下がった。
When we crossed the pass by car, the temperature suddenly dropped.