talk to a brick wall: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  USUKGlobalinformalpejorativeMachine
  • A dismissive retort meaning 'go away' or 'I will not listen to you,' used to reject or rebuff someone.
  • To direct someone to address an unhearing or uninterested recipient as a way of indicating that their words are futile.

  Examples

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  • When I told him to stop, he just laughed and said, 'You might as well talk to a brick wall.'

    Cuando le dije que se detuviera, simplemente se rió y dijo: 'Mejor hablas con una pared.'

  • She dismissed my complaints by telling me to talk to a brick wall and walked away.

    Desestimó mis quejas diciéndome que hablara con una pared y se fue.

  • If he won't listen, just tell him to talk to a brick wall and leave him be.

    Si no va a escuchar, solo dile que hable con una pared y déjalo en paz.

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  USUKGlobalinformalcolloquialMachine
  • To speak to someone who does not listen, respond, or show any interest, so that the effort is wasted.
  • To attempt to communicate with a person or group who is unresponsive or impervious to persuasion.

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  • Trying to reason with him about his behavior felt like talking to a brick wall; he just wouldn't listen.

    Intentar razonar con él sobre su comportamiento fue como hablar con una pared; simplemente no escuchaba.

  • I explained the situation several times, but it was like talking to a brick wall because she ignored all my points.

    Expliqué la situación varias veces, pero fue como hablar con una pared porque ignoró todos mis argumentos.

  • It’s frustrating to talk to a brick wall when your concerns are dismissed without consideration.

    Es frustrante hablar con una pared cuando tus preocupaciones son desestimadas sin consideración.