brick wall
noun
1
: a wall made of brick
2
: an immovable block or obstruction
the plan ran into a brick wall
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The dining room carries an industrial feel, with brick walls and pendant lighting teaming up with enormous windows to illuminate modern wood tables and booths.
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2025
That likely requires the Dolphins to build a brick wall of an offensive line and resurrect the run game, which thrived in 2023, but struggled in 2024.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
The Wolverines didn’t have Mason Graham and Kenneth Grant, the defensive tackles who formed the brick wall that Ohio State repeatedly banged its head against.
—Austin Meek, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
The cozy, industrial-chic space, complete with brick walls and comfy booths, creates the perfect setting for enjoying a first-rate burger, hand-cut fries, and a cold glass of beer.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 30 Jan. 2025
That likely requires the Dolphins to build a brick wall of an offensive line and resurrect the run game, which thrived in 2023, but struggled in 2024.
—Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
The Wolverines didn’t have Mason Graham and Kenneth Grant, the defensive tackles who formed the brick wall that Ohio State repeatedly banged its head against.
—Austin Meek, The Athletic, 31 Dec. 2024
The cozy, industrial-chic space, complete with brick walls and comfy booths, creates the perfect setting for enjoying a first-rate burger, hand-cut fries, and a cold glass of beer.
—Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
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“Brick wall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brick%20wall. Accessed 7 Feb. 2025.
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