Wall Idioms
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Meaning: Reaching a point of complete physical or mental exhaustion.
Example: After running the marathon for 20 miles, the runner suddenly hit the wall and had to stop. Read more ➺
Meaning: An insignificant part of a larger whole, often with the connotation of being an easily replaceable component.
Example: In a massive corporation like that, each employee feels like a brick in the wall, easily replaced if they leave. Read more ➺
Meaning: Be aware that someone might be secretly listening to a private conversation.
Example: We should talk about the plan later—walls have ears in this building. Read more ➺
Meaning: to see or listen to something without being noticed.
Example: Even though Janice was not invited to the wedding, she decided to be a fly on the wall. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be in a difficult situation
Example: They have him with his back to the wall and now he has no more options but to pay back the debtors or go to jail for fraud. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be in a tough situation with limited options
Example: The company has its back against the wall and if the employees do not help out now, it will be bankrupt soon. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be frustrated in your efforts to change something or make something happen
Example: Trying to keep this place clean and tidy is like hitting my head against a brick wall. Read more ➺
