hit the wall



hit the wall

1. To become suddenly and extremely fatigued, especially when participating in an endurance sport, such as running.
2. To lose effectiveness suddenly or come to an end: The stock rally hit the wall when interest rates rose.
See also: hit, wall

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
CleisthenesKLIES-thə-neez (English)Ancient Greek (Latinized)
SÓLveig-Ancient Scandinavian, Icelandic
Shinjusheen-jooJapanese
Dodson['dɔdsn]
Maximiliane-German
Kosmas-Ancient Greek