C1idiominformalhealth
hit the wall
USUK
to suddenly feel too tired to continue during a long effort
Started with runners and cyclists, now used for any long effort such as study or work.
In context
I hit the wall at kilometre thirty of the marathon and had to walk the rest.
Around midnight I hit the wall; my eyes kept closing even though the report wasn't finished.
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- a clean bill of healtha doctor's statement, after an examination, that someone is healthy
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- a ripe old agea very old age, reached in good health
- a second windnew energy that lets you continue after you felt too tired
- a shadow of your former selfmuch weaker, thinner or less impressive than before