teething problems

teething problems

Problems encountered during the initial part of a process. Likened to the discomfort experienced by babies when they are getting their first teeth (i.e. when they are "teething"). Our supply line issues are just teething problems. Once we get the process streamlined, we'll be fine.
See also: problem, teething
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

teething problems

or

teething troubles

BRITISH
COMMON Teething problems or teething troubles are problems in the early stages of something. Some teething troubles aside, the new computer system works well. There are bound to be teething problems in a new marriage.
See also: problem, teething
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
See also:
  • teething troubles
  • have teething problems
  • have teething troubles
  • have, etc. teething problems/troubles
  • teething
  • stop the bleeding
  • the bloom is off the rose
  • get (one's) rocks off on (something)
  • the bloom is off
  • as though
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The helpline was plagued with teething problems from its launch in April, with patients complaining of calls going unanswered, being diverted to the wrong part of the country and poor advice being given.
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