English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "it's like talking to a brick wall" Mean?
Learn what "it's like talking to a brick wall" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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It's like talking to a brick wall.
It means talking to someone feels pointless because they are not listening or understanding.
From An Affair With My Boss, Episode 12
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says the other person is not listening or not responding usefully.
Usage Scenario
Use this to complain about someone who refuses to listen. It is common in arguments and sounds frustrated.
Better ways to say it
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It's like talking to a brick wall.
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Talking to you is like talking to a brick wall.
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It's just like talking to a brick wall.
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