hit the wall

phrase

1

: to reach the point of physical exhaustion during strenuous activity

2

: to reach a limiting point or situation at which progress or success ceases

Examples of hit the wall in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Larson lost control on the final stretch, hit the wall and collided with Tyler Reddick, who slid into the infield but still recovered to finish third. — Frankie Frisco, Arkansas Online, 5 Oct. 2026

Kyle Larson and Tyler Reddick crossed the line while wrecking after Larson hit the wall trying to chase down Briscoe on the final turn. — Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 5 Oct. 2026

Once the doors closed on his bag, Boahene then tries to free his belongings as he is dragged with the departing train, eventually hitting the wall and rolling onto the tracks. — Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 29 Sep. 2026

Is all of this empire building, with ratings, revenue and team valuations continuing to notch new records, ever going to hit the wall? — Dade Hayes, Deadline, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1977, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for hit the wall

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