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
Hadi-Arabic, Persian
Anthea[æn'ðiə]
AlecAL-əkEnglish
Malalai-Pashto
Ji-Eunjee-uwnKorean
Denzelden-ZELEnglish (Modern)