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Idiom idiom

built like a brick outhouse


Synonym of built like a brick shithouse.

Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.


SIMPLE

That new security guard is built like a brick outhouse.

CONTEXTUAL

The athlete spent years in the gym and is now built like a brick outhouse.

COMPLEX

Despite his advanced age, the former heavyweight champion remains built like a brick outhouse, commanding respect whenever he enters a room.


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  1. 01

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    And other similar items; et cetera.

  2. 02

    bang one's head against a brick wall

    To waste effort on a futile project.

  3. 03

    be like

    To say.

  4. 04

    brick in

    To enclose with bricks.

  5. 05

    brick in one's hat

    Drunkenness.

  6. 06

    build a better mousetrap

    To create a new product, method, or idea that is better than an existing version of something already common or widely used.

  7. 07

    build a case

    to compile evidence that supports a charge against someone.

  8. 08

    build bridges

    Often followed by between or to: to establish friendly relations or links.

Last updated August 10, 2026