brick
55
6.7
- noun
- /brɪk/
- Archaic
:
buen tipo
- But there was somethin' he had to do, and he's being a real brick about it.
Examples
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It was so thoughtful of him to lend his car; he truly is a brick in times of need.
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Look, on me own, I'm a single brick.
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A commitment to yourself that at some level, day by day, brick by brick, you're going to allow your potential to shine.
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She's a brick house
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I really appreciate your support; you're a brick for helping me when I needed it most.
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Everyone agreed that Sarah was a brick for always being there for her friends.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Idioms
1
8.2
To try many times to do something without success and feel frustrated
- Offensive
1
9.9
A person with a very strong, solid body and large muscles
- Informal
A person who is very strong and muscular with a solid, powerful body
- Informal
Very strong and solid, like a person with big muscles or a very hard box
- Offensive
A building or vehicle that is very strong and hard to break
- Informal
To start a journey into the unknown that brings adventure and personal change
Compounds
- UK
2
6.8
A British university founded in the late 1800s or early 1900s, not one of the older universities
1
5.0
A brick made from clay and straw that dries in the sun for building in hot dry places
- US
A soft, slightly sweet American cheese made from whole milk and shaped like a brick
- Specialized
A hand tool with a flat pointed blade for picking up and spreading mortar between bricks
- Specialized
A brick made from sand and lime instead of clay, usually light gray and used for building
How Dependable
Surface Forms
Etymology
Brick became a way to call a helpful person because a brick is solid and reliable, so you can imagine someone 'solid as a brick'. That's why calling someone a brick means they are dependable and trustworthy.