hit a wall
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hit a wall
A verb phrase is a group of words that functions as a verb in a sentence to convey an action, condition, or state (e.g., jeter un sort, avoir faim).
1. (colloquial) (figurative) (to reach one's physical limits)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. se retrouver à bout de forces
Runners may hit a wall quickly if they start the race too fast.Les coureurs peuvent rapidement se retrouver à bout de forces s'ils partent trop vite.
2. (colloquial) (figurative) (to stop making progress)
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
a. se heurter à un mur (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
After months of negotiations, the diplomats hit a wall when the government rejected their proposal.Après des mois de négociations, les diplomates se sont heurtés à un mur lorsque le gouvernement a rejeté leur proposition.
b. se retrouver dans l'impasse (figurative)
A phrase used as a figure of speech or a word that is symbolic in meaning (e.g., to pull someone's leg).
The project hit a wall after the budget was cut.Le projet s'est retrouvé dans l'impasse après la réduction du budget.
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