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5 wall idioms, with pictures

Look at the picture, read the meaning, and listen to the example.

A smiling woman in an orange sweater shows a wild drawing of a tiny house on a giant balloon at a team meeting. Her coworkers lean in with wide eyes and big grins.

What does “Off the wall” mean?

“Off the wall” means very strange and surprising.

Example: Her idea was off the wall, but we loved it.

Emoji clue: power off button, brick wall

A worried shop owner stands in an empty store and looks at a brick wall covered with red scribbles and a big crack. Empty shelves and a pile of unpaid bills sit behind him.

What does “The writing on the wall” mean?

“The writing on the wall” means a sign that bad news is coming.

Example: We saw the writing on the wall and found new jobs.

Emoji clue: writing hand, ON arrow, brick wall

A big friendly cartoon fly with a tiny notebook sits on the wall of a meeting room. Below it, a man and a woman talk at a table and do not see it.

What does “A fly on the wall” mean?

“A fly on the wall” means someone who watches in secret.

Example: I would love to be a fly on the wall at that meeting.

Emoji clue: airplane, ON arrow, brick wall

A tired man at a desk full of books and papers puts his head on his hand. A big brick wall stands in front of his desk. A clock on the wall shows it is very late.

What does “Hit a wall” mean?

“Hit a wall” means stop because you are tired or a problem is too big.

Example: After two hours of study, I hit a wall and took a break.

Emoji clue: fist, brick wall

A man in a gray suit stands with his back pressed against a brick wall. Three angry customers with unpaid bills hold up papers in front of him. His hands are up and he looks worried.

What does “Back against the wall” mean?

“Back against the wall” means in a hard place with no way out.

Example: With no money left, he has his back against the wall.

Emoji clue: back arrow, VS button, brick wall

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100 common English idioms and their meanings

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