hit the brick

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Definition of hit the brick in English English dictionary: (deyim) If you hit the brick when you are trying to achieve something, you reach a situation where you cannot make any more progress
hit the bricks: To participate in a workplace strike or other job action; to participate in a public protest, especially one involving picketing
Queens bus driver Mousie Garcia, 30, said she doesn't want a strike but will hit the bricks if the MTA doesn't come through with no-strings-attached raises.
hit the bricks: To leave or depart; to get out
On Friday and Saturday nights, the old-timers who usually populate the enormous room hit the bricks as an army of young people storm the hall to play Cosmic Bingo..
hit the bricks: To travel about, especially on foot
undreds of joggers and walkers from the condos hit the bricks of the Coal Harbor Seawalk starting at 6 a.m. for their morning constitution around Stanley Park.

hit the brick

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hit the Brick

hît dhi brîk

/ˈhət ᴛʜē ˈbrək/ /ˈhɪt ðiː ˈbrɪk/

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