to face a (brick) wall
01
to reach a point where it is unlikely or too difficult to make any progress
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Idiom
Informal
예시들
The company's attempts to enter the competitive market faced a brick wall due to strong competition and market saturation.
to be against a (brick) wall
01
to encounter a situation where progress or resolution is difficult to achieve
예시들
The negotiations between the two countries are currently against a brick wall due to disagreements over key trade terms.
