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to face a (brick) wall
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Situation ohne Erfolg oder Fortschritt
to reach a point where it is unlikely or too difficult to make any progress
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What is the origin of the idiom "a brick wall" and when to use it?
The origin of the idiom "a brick wall" can be traced back to the early 20th century. It comes from the analogy of running into or hitting one's head against an actual brick wall, which is immovable and impenetrable. In modern usage, it can refer to any situation where a person or group is facing a significant obstacle or challenge that seems insurmountable.
to be against a (brick) wall
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gegen eine Mauer stehen
to encounter a situation where progress or resolution is difficult to achieve
Beispiel
I mean the writing was on the wall man.
The skilled mason carefully floated the freshly applied plaster on the wall.
The blind man often gropes along the wall to find his way.
The researchers came up against a brick wall in their study when they couldn't access the necessary data due to privacy restrictions.
The painting was of medium size, filling the space on the wall nicely.
