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
Lizbeth['lizəθ]
ErcoleER-ko-leItalian
Gwrtheyrn-Ancient Celtic
Adena-Hebrew
Kshitija-Indian, Marathi, Hindi
DariuszDAHR-yuwshPolish