knock head against a brick wall



knock one's head (up) against a brick wall

Fig. to be totally frustrated. Trying to get a raise around here is like knocking your head up against a brick wall. No need to knock your head against a brick wall over this problem.
See also: brick, head, knock, wall

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Erkan-Turkish
Gerardjə-RAHRD (English), JER-ərd (English), KHAY-rahrt (Dutch), GE-rahrt (Polish)English, Dutch, Catalan, Polish
Eunomia-Greek Mythology
RhysHREES (Welsh), REES (English)Welsh
MickyMIK-eeEnglish
IssacIE-zəkEnglish