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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On the campus' reddish brick walls, every fifth brick is original.
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Howe is an excellent man-manager, players will run through brick walls for him.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The interior décor, featuring original brick walls, sliding wood doors with metal hardware, barnwood tables, a wall of mugs, American flag signs, and more, offers a warm, rustic, relaxing atmosphere.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 2 July 2025
Following a meticulous renovation, the hotel has retained many of its original features, including the marble floors, brick walls, and wooden entrance doors.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
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Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 30 July 2025
Howe is an excellent man-manager, players will run through brick walls for him.
—Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 24 July 2025
The interior décor, featuring original brick walls, sliding wood doors with metal hardware, barnwood tables, a wall of mugs, American flag signs, and more, offers a warm, rustic, relaxing atmosphere.
—Pamela Brown, Hartford Courant, 2 July 2025
Following a meticulous renovation, the hotel has retained many of its original features, including the marble floors, brick walls, and wooden entrance doors.
—Taylor McIntyre, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2025
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“Brick wall.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/brick%20wall. Accessed 6 Aug. 2025.
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