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A tiny catastrophe that mistakes itself for a minor inconvenience.

means An unexpected problem or obstacle, or to quickly grab or catch something.

from From Scandinavian roots meaning a jagged stump or projecting pointthe literal underwater tree branch that ripped sailors' boats open, now any hidden thing that snares your plans.

River dangerSubmerged logs that sank 19th-century steamboats were snags.
Knitting perilA pulled thread in fabric is also a snag.
Aussie slangA snag means a barbecue sausage Down Under.
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