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(idiomatic) Of a futile or unsuccessful attempt at communication due to the ignorance or stubbornness of the other party.

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like talking to a wall

Source Word

like talking to a wall

Prepositional phrase

idiomatic

(idiomatic) Of a futile or unsuccessful attempt at communication due to the ignorance or stubbornness of the other party.

Japanese Meaning

相手が頑なで全く聞く耳を持たないため、無駄なコミュニケーションを試みること。 / 話しても全く反応が返ってこない、壁に向かって話すような状況。

Explaining the project's risks to the board felt like talking to a wall.

プロジェクトのリスクを取締役会に説明しても、まるで壁に向かって話しているように感じた。

Sense（1）

(idiomatic) Of a futile or unsuccessful attempt at communication due to the ignorance or stubbornness of the other party.