be like talking to a brick wall
US /bi laɪk ˈtɔkɪŋ tu ə brɪk wɔl/
UK /bi laɪk ˈtɔkɪŋ tu ə brɪk wɔl/
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对牛弹琴, 像对牛弹琴
to try to communicate with someone who is unresponsive or unwilling to listen
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Trying to explain the new policy to him was like talking to a brick wall.
试图向他解释新政策，简直是对牛弹琴。
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I tried to convince her, but it was like talking to a brick wall.
我试图说服她，但那简直是对牛弹琴。