Lipsa banilor era o piedica serioasa in realizarea proiectului.
The lack of money was a serious obstacle to completing the project.
Nu lasa nimic sa-i fie piedica in drumul spre succes.
She didn't let anything stand in the way of her success.
Birocratia excesiva e o piedica pentru orice om de afaceri.
Excessive bureaucracy is a hindrance for any businessman.