How to Pronounce "hit like a ton of bricks"
expression
HIT LYKE uh TUHN uh BRIKS
HIT LYKE uh TUN OV BRIKS
Definition
To strongly affect someone suddenly and unexpectedly, usually referring to news, emotions, or realizations.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɪt/ /ˈɫaɪk/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈtən/ /ˈəv/ /ˈbɹɪks
British English
hˈɪt/ /lˈaɪk/ /æɪ/ /tˈʌn/ /ˈɒv/ /bɹˈɪks
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HIT LYKE uh TUHN uh BRIKS
UK
HIT LYKE uh TUN OV BRIKS
Listen in Context
When I heard the news, it hit like a ton of bricks.
The truth hit like a ton of bricks when she explained everything.
Losing my job hit like a ton of bricks.
It hit me like a ton of bricks when I realized she was gone for good.