Like kicking (dead) whales down the beach
volume
folder open
wordList
Close
British pronunciation/lˈaɪk kˈɪkɪŋ dˈɛd wˈeɪlz dˌaʊn ðə bˈiːtʃ/
American pronunciation/lˈaɪk kˈɪkɪŋ dˈɛd wˈeɪlz dˌaʊn ðə bˈiːtʃ/
01

deveye hendek atlatma

used to refer to a task or activity that is completely pointless and illogical
folder open
wordList
Close
like kicking (dead|) whales down the beach definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "like kicking whales down the beach" and when to use it?

The idiom "like kicking whales down the beach" is an expression used to describe a pointless or futile activity. It is used to convey the idea of engaging in an action that serves no purpose or achieves no meaningful outcome. The origin of this idiom is not clear, but it is believed to have originated in the United States, possibly in the coastal regions.

example
Example
examples
Trying to fix a leaking faucet without the right tools is like kicking dead whales down the beach.
Spending hours trying to convince him to change his opinion is like kicking dead whales down the beach.
Writing an essay without doing any research is like kicking dead whales down the beach - it won't lead to a well-informed or compelling piece of writing.
download-mobile-app
Download Mobile App
Langeek Mobile Application
Download Application
Shareable cards

Meaning of "Like kicking (dead|) whales down the beach" in Turkish
Copyright © 2020 Langeek Inc. | bütün hakları korunmuştur | gizlilik politikası
Copyright © 2020 Langeek Inc.
bütün hakları korunmuştur
gizlilik politikası
instagramtelegramlinkedintwitterfacebook
langeek application

Download Mobile App

stars

app store