Sentences with phrase «against the brick wall of»

It is a sign of almost the opposite: modern voters coming up against the brick wall of First Past the Post.

He took a bite of the sandwich and hustled outside just as the sixth story windows blew and an orange explosion knocked him back against the brick wall of the diner.

I know I'm banging my head against the brick wall of your inability to accept reality, but there's a small, niggling part of me that really wants you to truly understand how crazy you sound.

I bumped my head against the brick wall of agent / editor / publishing house acceptance for almost twenty years before self - publishing... and I came very, very close.

«I think increasingly the campaign to deny the reality of climate change is going to come up against that brick wall of the evidence being so plain to people whether they are hunters, fishermen, gardeners,» he said.

Not exact matches

«All of us had been national, progressive advocates, leading organizations that needed urgently to solve big problems, and we found ourselves banging our heads against a brick wall.

The latter of course can tell you a great deal about how bricks bond with one another and how their juxtaposition, one against or on top of another, contributes to the formation of a wall, a corner, a tower, etc..

There is impact and decisiveness in the thud of a ball against a brick wall.

Yup, I know that feeling of hitting your head against a brick wall trying to make it a lifestyle change.

42 - Pechanga Comedy Club Top - name touring, funny men and women appear against a classic wall of bricks, under the stage lights at the popular 300 - seat club.

I expect two games of playing against a brick wall and I hope it won't have the same consquences as the Stoke game.

Finally, if Wenger really cares that Arsenal go to the next level with Lacazette in the striker's role he will need to surround him with the proper kinds of players, those who compliment his skills and give him a legitimate chance to lead the line... if they can spread the opposing teams back line with Sanchez on the left and someone of consequence on the right (must purchase this individual), this would likely create some space for Ozil in the middle of the pitch... having 3 players who can not only create their own opportunities, but provide assists and make well - timed runs, could bring some much - needed directness back into our ticky - tack approach of late... unfortunately instead of making the tough decisions and spending the supporters money in the right places, we instead have wasted so much time bashing our heads against the same brick wall over and over again and expecting different results..

I do feel like a fan banging his head against a brick wall when Wenger allows his favoritism to get the best of him.

So Arsene Wenger could well have found himself banging his head against a brick wall in his transfer pursuit of their player.

I would not criticise the admission of a mistake in the market if it was dealt with quickly, rather than watching the hierarchy banging their head against a brick wall for years with players that clearly aren't good enough to achieve the club's supposed objectives.

She puts up a brick wall against all intruders and no amount of banging will break down that wall.»

Speaking in Harlow, where Labour took control of the council in last week's local election, Miliband said: «The reality now for people aspiring to get on is that they feel they are running up against a brick wall in terms of unemployment and getting on the housing ladder.»

That close up pic of you against the brick wall!

Anyway, when my pals and I stumbled across this graffiti'd wall outside of Urth Caffe in downtown, we were pining over how simply awesome the wings look displayed against the brick.

The graphic effect of the custom metal - studded sculpture work on the fireplace pops against the soft tones and textures of the brick and walls adding interest and drama to the seating area.

Regardless of whether you live rurally or in the city, sometimes it can feel as though you're coming up against a brick wall when trying to meet like - minded singles.

In this entrancing game of skill and spatial awareness, it is your job to destroy all the bricks by using the walls and the paddle below to ricochet the ball against the bricks and knock down them.

Ned, nearsighted and infamous for licking the dusty soles of his penny loafers in the back of social studies class, was splayed against the cold orange brick wall of the school building.

And more are saying: «Hey I'm tired of running up against brick walls.

After having had three agents (two for books, one for TV scripts) and zero sales, not one thin dime of income (almost got hired on staff in Hollywood)... and battering my head against publishing house brick walls for years... going the indie route three years ago was an easy choice for me.

One example of this was when I was covering up against a brick wall and one part of the wall looked fine and textured with some detail and the other part just looked very pixelated and flat looking like it hadn't loaded in the full texture properly, it was pretty bad and something that became more noticeable as time went on in the game, one minute the visuals would be fine and the game looked good and then the next minute it just looks downright terrible with ugly muddy textured visuals.

I arrive at Sector 2337 at night, too, and notice first the major installation along the brick wall: a massive photograph of the back of a billboard, brown metal lines against a blue sky.

At Morgan Lehman Gallery in New York, Schoultz created an installation of paintings against «brick» wall papering that creates a unique way to experience paintings.

«Untitled» (1969), three of the boys in the hoods are shown against a brick wall beneath a cloud - filled sky.

I'm saying that it is a continuous battle that must be sustained in perpetuity, and a lot of beating your head against brick walls.

When emergencies come up, we sometimes feel as though we've been thrown against a brick wall, particularly if we experience loss of any kind.

In spite of the note of formality, the owners have created a comfortable cottage garden, ably assisted by two venerable apple trees and a greengage tree from an earlier orchard on the site, all set against ancient flint and brick walls.

The look of this lamp, with its mix of materials and focused glow, is a standout against the rustic stacked - brick garden wall.

Notice though that had this sofa been photographed against the brick wall it would have been way too busy, instead the back of the sofa has some kind of art against it.

You can attach brackets to the back of the window for hanging the window as wall art, or prop the window against a wall (or fence or bricks) for a colorful display that you can move around anywhere in your garden.