The phrase
"proverbial wall" means an imaginary or hypothetical barrier that people often use or talk about in a particular situation. It refers to a commonly known obstacle or boundary that is used as an example to describe challenges or limitations.
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«proverbial»
«wall»
Sentences with «proverbial wall»
- Do your employees drive you up the proverbial wall? (inc.com)
- If their backs are against the proverbial wall, they won't concede that notion. (sportstarsmag.com)
- Now, the writing appears to be on the proverbial wall: A growing body of data on eSET tells an uplifting story for prospective parents undergoing in vitro fertilization (IVF). (pacificfertilitycenter.com)
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