hit the bricks
hit the bricks
1. To depart, often on foot. We don't need any troublemakers around here, so hit the bricks, fella. I think it's time for us to hit the bricks.
2. To begin or take part in a strike. This usage is primarily heard in the US. The workers hit the bricks again after the company implemented a unilateral pay cut to all employees.
See also: brick, hit
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
hit the bricks
and hit the pavement1. Fig. Inf. to start walking; to go into the streets. I have a long way to go. I'd better hit the bricks. Go on! Hit the pavement! Get going!
2. Inf. Fig. to go out on strike. The workers hit the pavement on Friday and haven't been back on the job since. Agree to our demands, or we hit the bricks.
See also: brick, hit
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
hit the bricks
Go out on strike, as in The union voted to hit the bricks as soon as their contract expired. [Slang; 1940s]
See also: brick, hit
The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
hit the bricks
AMERICAN, INFORMALIf workers hit the bricks, they stop work in order to protest about something. Toronto's 7,500 secondary teachers voted in favour of hitting the bricks.
See also: brick, hit
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
hit the bricks
go on strike. US informalSee also: brick, hit
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
hit the bricks
and hit the pavement1. tv. to start walking; to go into the streets. I have a long way to go. I’d better hit the bricks.
2. tv. to go out on strike. The workers hit the pavement on Friday and haven’t been back on the job since.
See also: brick, hit
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
hit the bricks
Slang To go on strike.
See also: brick, hit
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- pavement
- hit (one) like a ton of bricks
- hit out for (some place)
- hit it with (one)
- hit it with someone
- hit with (something)
- hit the books
- hit off
- hit it off
- hit it off with