Definition
Describes something that has a very strong or forceful impact.
力道千钧
The news hit him like a ton of bricks.
这个消息像一吨砖头一样击中了他。
When she realized how big of a mistake she made, it hit her like a ton of bricks.
当她意识到自己犯了多大的错误时，这像一吨砖头一样击中了她。
The company's sudden announcement of its closure hit all the employees like a ton of bricks.
公司突然宣布倒闭的消息像一吨砖头一样击中了所有员工。