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beat one's head against a (brick) wall
to beat one's head against a (brick) wall
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to repeatedly try to do or achieve something without success
Example
The environmental activist expressed frustration, feeling like she was banging her head against a wall, as the calls for sustainable practices went unanswered by the industry leaders.
The teacher felt like she was hitting her head against a wall while trying to get the students to complete their assignments on time.
The inventor found himself beating his head against a brick wall, trying to convince skeptical investors of the revolutionary potential of his new technology.
After several unsuccessful job applications, he felt like he was beating his head against a wall in his quest for employment.
Despite countless meetings and presentations, the project manager felt as if he were hitting his head against a brick wall when trying to implement changes in the company's workflow.
