Third-person singular simple present indicative form of hit the bricks

plural of Millwall brick

(simile, colloquial) Very strongly; very heavily; often unexpectedly.

(business) Buildings and property for the conduct of business, particularly in the sale of retail goods to the general public. (Used to contrast an Internet-based sales operation that lacks customer-oriented store fronts and a "traditional" one for which most capital investment might be in the building infrastructure.)

(UK) Buildings, especially domestic housing. / Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see brick, and, mortar.

Alternative form of brick and mortar

(aviation, colloquial) An aircraft which is too heavy and lacks sufficient power to be maneuvered easily.

(architecture) A building construction technique in which an external, non-structural, brick wall conceals a structural wall of another material (such as timber or steel).

(idiomatic, vulgar) To react strongly or excessively, especially in anger, fear, or astonishment.

plural of brick shithouse