峠とうげを越こす

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.

• 熱ねつが下さがって、峠とうげを越こしたようだ。

  The fever has gone down; it seems the worst is over.

• このプロジェクトも峠とうげを越こしたから、あとは楽らくになる。

  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.

• 車くるまで峠とうげを越こすと、急きゅうに気き温おんが下さがった。

  When we crossed the pass by car, the temperature suddenly dropped.