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UK//ʃɪtɪŋ brɪks//US//ʃɪtɪŋ brɪks//

Meaning of He's shitting bricks

He is very anxious or frightened.

In simple words: He's very worried or scared.

He's shitting bricks in a sentence

  • When he realized the exam was today, he started shitting bricks.
  • After hearing the news, he's been shitting bricks about what might happen next.
  • She's shitting bricks because she has a big presentation tomorrow.
  • Ever since the storm warning, we've been shitting bricks here.
  • He's shitting bricks every time he hears a siren outside.

How to use He's shitting bricks

Used informally to express extreme anxiety. Not suitable for formal contexts or written communication.

Grammar pattern

standalone expression

Memory hint

Imagine someone so scared they could build a wall with fear!

Related words

Collocations with He's shitting bricks

  • shitting bricks with fear
  • shitting bricks about something
  • shitting bricks over a test

Synonyms for He's shitting bricks

Common mistakes with He's shitting bricks

  • Confused with the literal meaning of bricks.
  • Used in formal settings where it's inappropriate.
  • Not used correctly in similar phrases like 'he's cracking up'.

Compare He's shitting bricks with Worried, Stressed, Afraid

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Frequently asked questions about He's shitting bricks

What does He's shitting bricks mean?

He's very worried or scared.

What is the definition of He's shitting bricks?

He is very anxious or frightened.

How do you use He's shitting bricks in a sentence?

When he realized the exam was today, he started shitting bricks.

Can you give another example of He's shitting bricks?

After hearing the news, he's been shitting bricks about what might happen next.

What are synonyms for He's shitting bricks?

Common alternatives include panicking, freaking out, worried, stressed, afraid.

What words go with He's shitting bricks?

It commonly pairs with shitting bricks with fear, shitting bricks about something, shitting bricks over a test.

What are common mistakes when using He's shitting bricks?

Confused with the literal meaning of bricks. Used in formal settings where it's inappropriate. Not used correctly in similar phrases like 'he's cracking up'.

How do you pronounce He's shitting bricks?

US: //ʃɪtɪŋ brɪks//, UK: //ʃɪtɪŋ brɪks//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is He's shitting bricks formal or informal?

"He's shitting bricks" is slang, so it fits very casual settings and is usually avoided in writing.

When should I use He's shitting bricks?

Used informally to express extreme anxiety. Not suitable for formal contexts or written communication.