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like talking to a (brick) wall
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used to describe a frustrating or unproductive conversation with someone who is unresponsive or uninterested
Idiom
Informal
What is the origin of the idiom "like talking to a wall" and when to use it?
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.
Examples
Trying to explain the problem to him was like talking to a brick wall.
