throw straws against the wind



throw straws against the wind

To attempt something futile. Hey, that couch will never fit up the steps—stop throwing straws against the wind!
See also: straw, throw, wind

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Nanaea-Near Eastern Mythology (Latinized)
Tarastah-RAHS (Russian)Ukrainian, Russian
Amantius-Late Roman
HeleenaHE-le:-nahFinnish
NoÉMieno-e-MEEFrench
Eileithyia-Greek Mythology