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
Loraynelə-RAYNEnglish
LaoiseLEE-shaIrish
SÉAmusSHAY-musIrish
Ryouichiṙyo:-ee-cheeJapanese
EwartYOO-ərtEnglish
Corin-French