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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And although the classic red brick wall is gone, Forty5 Presents kept a brick column at stage right as a reminder of the venue's history.
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Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Oct. 2024
Will Smith led off the inning with a deep fly ball that bounced off the top of the tall brick wall in right-center, settling for a leadoff triple.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2024
The brick wall was restored and used as a backdrop for a brand new kitchen.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2024
The brick wall between the Canadian Hockey League and NCAA Hockey is looking shakier by the day.
—Carol Schram, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
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Holly V. Hays, The Indianapolis Star, 25 Oct. 2024
Will Smith led off the inning with a deep fly ball that bounced off the top of the tall brick wall in right-center, settling for a leadoff triple.
—Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2024
The brick wall was restored and used as a backdrop for a brand new kitchen.
—Celia Fernandez, CNBC, 14 Sep. 2024
The brick wall between the Canadian Hockey League and NCAA Hockey is looking shakier by the day.
—Carol Schram, Forbes, 13 Sep. 2024
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“Brick wall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brick%20wall. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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