Brickbat ●

Over time, the physical act of "hurling brickbats" transitioned into the realm of rhetoric. Just as a physical brickbat was intended to strike an opponent, a verbal brickbat is intended to wound a person's reputation or ego. Common contemporary uses include:

Whether literal or metaphorical, the brickbat remains a symbol of pointed, forceful opposition. Brickbat to the editor - Nitin, you can't be serious! brickbat

"For all the the new urban plan has received, it remains a solid foundation for growth". Over time, the physical act of "hurling brickbats"

Historically, these fragments were used as handy, rock-like missiles. Because they were heavy and easy to throw, they became common projectiles during riots or street brawls when stones were scarce. The Infamous Legal "Brickbat" these fragments were used as handy