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
Jeannotzha-NOFrench
EfigÊNia-Portuguese (Brazilian)
Climentklee-MENTCatalan
RandellRAN-dəlEnglish
Alonzo[ə'lɔnzəu]
Patriciopah-TREE-thyo (Spanish), pah-TREE-syo (Latin American Spanish)Spanish