brick in
To enclose with bricks.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“They decided to brick in the old window to save heat.”
“The homeowners chose to brick in the unused fireplace to create more wall space for their furniture.”
“To ensure the structural integrity of the basement, the builders chose to brick in the original stone archways permanently.”
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bang one's head against a brick wall
To waste effort on a futile project.
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brick in one's hat
Drunkenness.
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built like a brick outhouse
Synonym of built like a brick shithouse.
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built like a brick shipyard
Synonym of built like a brick shithouse.
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built like a brick shithouse
Of a man, having a muscular body, particularly with well-developed muscles of the chest, arms and abdominals.
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drop a brick
To commit a faux pas, especially in speech, such as by tactlessly speaking of a subject that should not be mentioned.
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have a brick in one's hat
To be drunk.
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hit like a ton of bricks
To have a sudden and significant emotional impact.
Last updated August 10, 2026