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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.
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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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.
The team's efforts to implement a new strategy hit a brick wall due to resistance from key stakeholders.
Their relationship faced a wall of misunderstandings and miscommunications.
The aspiring author faced a brick wall in getting their manuscript published, receiving rejection after rejection from publishers.
