construction
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Dead as a doornail
To be completely and utterly lifeless, defunct, or beyond repair.
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Brick by brick
To build or achieve something steadily and systematically, one small step at a time.
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Lay the groundwork
To perform the essential preliminary work or preparations necessary for a future undertaking or development.
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To be up against a brick wall
To encounter an insurmountable obstacle or a complete lack of progress in a situation.
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From the ground up
To build, create, or develop something completely from its very beginning, without relying on existing structures or components.
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A crack in the foundation
A fundamental flaw or weakness that threatens the overall stability or integrity of a system, plan, or relationship.
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Nailed down
To definitively secure, finalize, or confirm a detail, plan, or agreement, making it fixed and certain.
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Papering over the cracks
To hide problems or difficulties with superficial solutions instead of dealing with them properly.
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Prop up
To support something or someone, often temporarily, to prevent it from falling, collapsing, or failing.
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Shore up
To provide support or strength to something that is weak, failing, or in danger of collapse, often to prevent further deterioration.