to face a (brick) wall
01
한계에 부딪히다, 막히다
to reach a point where it is unlikely or too difficult to make any progress
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관용구
비격식
예시들
The research team hit a wall after months of testing.
연구팀은 몇 달간의 테스트 끝에 한계에 부딪혔다.
to be against a (brick) wall
01
to encounter a situation where progress or resolution is difficult to achieve
예시들
The detective investigating the case felt like they were against a brick wall, with no new leads or evidence to pursue.
