How to Pronounce "hit the wall"
expression
ˈhɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɔɫ
HIT-thuh-WAWL
hˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɔːl
hit-thuh-WAWL
Definition
To suddenly feel you cannot continue, usually because you are too tired, stressed, or have used all your energy. Common in sports or when working hard on something.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈhɪt/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈwɔɫ
British English
hˈɪt/ /ðə, ði/ /wˈɔːl
Simplified Pronunciation
US
HIT-thuh-WAWL
UK
hit-thuh-WAWL
Listen in Context
After running for an hour, I hit the wall and had to stop.
She hit the wall while studying for her exams late at night.
Many marathon runners hit the wall around mile 20.
I thought I could finish the project tonight, but I just hit the wall and need a break.