like talking to a wall



like talking to a wall

Of a conversation, completely futile due to a lack of response from another person, often because the person isn't listening. Talking to Eddie when he's watching TV is like talking to a wall! A: "You're so distracted right now, it's like talking to a wall." B: "What?"
See also: like, talk, wall

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
GÉRaldine-French
VernVURNEnglish
Malcolm['mælkəm]
Tam (2)-Hebrew
Farag-Arabic
Nachum-Biblical Hebrew, Hebrew