Meaning of the word "brick wall" in English
What does "brick wall" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
brick wall
US /ˈbrɪk wɔl/
UK /ˈbrɪk wɔl/
Noun
1.
a wall built of bricks
Example:
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The old house had a sturdy brick wall.
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They decided to build a new brick wall around the garden.
Synonym:
2.
an insurmountable obstacle or barrier
Example:
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We hit a brick wall in our negotiations.
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His efforts to get a promotion ran into a brick wall.
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