hit a brick wall

hit a brick wall

To come up against an immovable or insurmountable difficulty or obstacle. Our project was going well, but we hit a brick wall when our funding was suddenly cut.
See also: brick, hit, wall
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • run into a brick wall
  • hit a stone wall
  • run into a stone wall
  • hit a wall
  • brick wall
  • run one's head against (into) a brick/stone wall, to
  • come up against
  • come up against (something)
  • wall
  • by hell or high water
References in periodicals archive
Personally, I would love to see him hit a brick wall with a car.
Soap Watch; Hollyoaks
THIS seems like an amazing entrance to a hidden world - but step any nearer and your nose will hit a brick wall.
The art of illusion; JOHN'S WALLS ARE A WONDER
Wigan will hit a Brick wall when they tangle with world club championship favourites Brisbane Broncos again on Sunday.
Writing on the wall for Wigan
"Collins says I will hit a brick wall, but I believe I can match him.
Steve: I am unstoppable