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Like pouring water in a sieve
like pouring water in a sieve
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used when someone is doing something that is pointless or ineffective
Example
Danny 's mother used to say that teaching him good behaviour was like pouring water into a sieve.
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Danny's mother used to say that teaching him good behaviour was like pouring water into a sieve.
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