Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
brick it
idiomatic expression
/brɪk ɪt/
Definition
To experience a sudden feeling of fear or anxiety, often leading to a physical reaction.
Examples
- She bricked it when she heard loud thunder during the storm.
- I was about to jump into the pool but then I bricked it at the last moment.
- When he saw the test results, he totally bricked it.
Meaning
The phrase ‘brick it’ is often used informally to describe someone who suddenly becomes terrified or nervous about a situation.
Synonyms
- panic
- freeze
- freak out
- chicken out
