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"hitting the wall" is a correct and commonly used phrase in written English.
It is usually used to describe a situation where someone reaches a point of exhaustion or mental/emotional blockage. It is often used in sports and other physically demanding activities, but can also be applied to other situations where someone is struggling or facing a major challenge. Example: After running 10 miles, I finally hit the wall and had to stop and catch my breath.
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Hitting the wall?
She kept hitting the wall first.
Hitting the wall was their way of fitting it inside.
It was also the sound of destiny hitting the wall.
Meanwhile while large corporations hoard their cash, small firms are hitting the wall.
In fact, hitting the wall was probably my favourite part of the whole hike.
But Tip missed, hitting the wall of the pen so hard that the building shook".
On marathon weekend, Manhattan hotel sticker shock can feel like hitting the wall at Mile 20.
"I don't see it hitting the wall at all at this point," he said.
"We are very close to hitting the wall," Mr. Walter said.
But if it's anything else, your Truman Show boat is hitting the wall".
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