hampers on

Meanings

• idiom

  The expression 'hampers on' is believed to originate from the nautical term 'hamper', which refers to a large woven basket used for storing provisions. When the baskets are full and secured on a ship, they 'hampers on' or 'hinder' the movement of the crew. This idiomatic usage now means to impede or hinder progress.

  - "The construction project was hampered by frequent rainstorms."
  - "The new policy hampered the company's growth."
  - "Her fear of heights hampered her ability to enjoy hiking."

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Variants

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hamper , hampered , hampering , hampers , top-hamper , top-hampers

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Etymology

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Derived from the Old English word 'hampe' meaning 'basket' and the Middle English verb 'hampen' meaning 'to hinder'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'hampers on' has been in use since at least the 16th century.

2. The idiom 'hampers on' is also used in sports, particularly in cricket, to describe a fielder who is impeded by another player while attempting to make a catch.

3. In some regions, the term 'hampers' is used to refer to a type of large, woven basket used for carrying or storing items, such as fruits, vegetables, or grains.

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1. impediment: An impediment is an obstacle or hindrance that makes progress difficult. The term is related to 'hampers on' as both refer to things that hinder or obstruct.

2. obstacle: An obstacle is a thing that blocks progress or makes it difficult to achieve a goal. The term is closely related to 'hampers on' as both refer to things that hinder or impede.

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Culture

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The idiom 'hampers on' has been used extensively in literature and poetry to describe obstacles or challenges that hinder progress. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Julius Caesar', Cassius says, 'Our banners, bearing the inscribed honours, Hang limp, and wildly flap and swing the air, And, wagging, seem to say, 'Swear no more.' Such a contagion makes Cowards of us all; And thus the native hue of resolution Is sicklied o'er with the pale cast of thought, And enterprises of great pitch and moment With this regard their currents turn awry, And lose the name of action. Soft you now! The fairest actions are to this contagion making; And oftentimes, to win us to our harm, The instruments of our ruin prove the means of our deliverance.' In this passage, Cassius uses the phrase 'enterprises of great pitch and moment' to describe initiatives that are impeded or hindered, leading to negative consequences.

How to Memorize "hampers on"

1. visualize
   

   - To memorize 'hampers on', visualize a large basket filled with provisions on a ship. Imagine the baskets being secured in place, preventing crew members from moving freely and thus 'hampers on' their progress.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the idiom 'hampers on' with the feeling of being stuck or impeded. Remember that it refers to obstacles or challenges that hinder progress.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'hampers on' to remember the meaning of the idiom. For example, 'Hamper' could stand for 'hinder, impede, and make progress slower'.

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