hit the wall
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hit the 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 the 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 the 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 the wall after the budget was cut.Le projet s'est retrouvé dans l'impasse après la réduction du budget.
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