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UK//tuː ðə wɔːl//US//tu ðə wɔl//

Meaning of To the wall

To reach a point of exhaustion or difficulty.

In simple words: A phrase meaning to a very difficult point or in a desperate situation.

To the wall in a sentence

  • After running for miles, I felt like I was hitting the wall.
  • She pushed her limits in training but eventually ran to the wall.
  • When the project became too complex, we felt we were up against the wall.
  • He was working hard, but the stress made him feel like he was to the wall.
  • In the last lap, he really ran to the wall but finished strong.

How to use To the wall

Often used in contexts emphasizing struggle or endurance, not typically used in formal writing. Can imply urgency or extremity.

Grammar pattern

phrase

Memory hint

Think of a runner hitting a wall where they feel they can go no further.

Related words

Collocations with To the wall

  • run to the wall
  • hit the wall
  • push to the wall

Synonyms for To the wall

  • hit the wall
  • reach the limit
  • come to a halt
  • encounter a barrier

Common mistakes with To the wall

  • Using it with incorrect prepositions like 'at the wall'.
  • Confusing it with related phrases like 'to the limit'.

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Frequently asked questions about To the wall

What does To the wall mean?

A phrase meaning to a very difficult point or in a desperate situation.

What is the definition of To the wall?

To reach a point of exhaustion or difficulty.

How do you use To the wall in a sentence?

After running for miles, I felt like I was hitting the wall.

Can you give another example of To the wall?

She pushed her limits in training but eventually ran to the wall.

What are synonyms for To the wall?

Common alternatives include hit the wall, reach the limit, come to a halt, encounter a barrier.

What words go with To the wall?

It commonly pairs with run to the wall, hit the wall, push to the wall.

What are common mistakes when using To the wall?

Using it with incorrect prepositions like 'at the wall'. Confusing it with related phrases like 'to the limit'.

How do you pronounce To the wall?

US: //tu ðə wɔl//, UK: //tuː ðə wɔːl//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use To the wall?

Often used in contexts emphasizing struggle or endurance, not typically used in formal writing. Can imply urgency or extremity.