face a (brick) wall
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"[face|come to|hit] (a|the) (brick|) wall" Meghatározása és Jelentése

to face a (brick) wall
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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.

be against a (brick) wall
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"[be|come up] against (a|the) (brick|) wall" Meghatározása és Jelentése

to be against a (brick) wall
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to encounter a situation where progress or resolution is difficult to achieve

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The company's attempts to enter the competitive market faced a brick wall due to strong competition and market saturation.
Despite their best efforts, the researchers hit a brick wall in trying to find a cure for the disease.
She felt like she hit a wall in her career, unable to progress any further.
After hitting the wall, the carom ball skipped across the table before finding its target.
After weeks of rapid progress, the research team suddenly hit a wall when they encountered unexpected technical challenges.
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