How to Pronounce "run into a brick wall"
expression
RUN in-too uh BRIK wawl
run IN-tu ay BRIK wawl
Definition
To face a difficult barrier or obstacle that prevents progress, especially when all efforts seem to fail.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈbɹɪk/ /ˈwɔɫ
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /æɪ/ /bɹˈɪk/ /wˈɔːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN in-too uh BRIK wawl
UK
run IN-tu ay BRIK wawl
Listen in Context
We ran into a brick wall when we tried to get permission for our project.
Every time I ask for help, I run into a brick wall.
The team ran into a brick wall with the new software.
After weeks of negotiations, we just ran into a brick wall with the contract terms.