hit the wall

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hit the wall

1. To become completely exhausted, fatigued, or worn out. I hit the wall after only the first mile of the race. I could barely even walk for the rest of it!

2. To suddenly end or cease making advancements. Our plans for the event hit the wall when our chief investor suddenly backed out.

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hit the wall

INFORMAL

If someone or something hits the wall they reach a point where no more progress can be made. Asked if her career had hit the wall she said: `I don't know. We'll have to see.' To ensure their businesses do not hit the wall, operators must make sure their financial management is strong.

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Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. © HarperCollins Publishers 2012

hit the wall

1. To become suddenly and extremely fatigued, especially when participating in an endurance sport, such as running.

2. To lose effectiveness suddenly or come to an end: The stock rally hit the wall when interest rates rose.

See also: hit, wall

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright © 2016 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.