The idiom "like talking to a wall" is  believed to have originated in the United States in the 19th century. Today, this idiom is commonly used to describe a frustrating situation where someone is attempting to communicate with someone who is unresponsive or uninterested. The idiom implies that the person being spoken to is as unyielding and unresponsive as a wall or brick, making communication impossible.

What is the origin of the idiom "like talking to a wall" and when to use it?

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like talking to a (brick|) wall

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