A2💬 Everyday Life
Parlare al muro
To talk to a brick wall
Literal Translation
"To talk to the wall"
What it means
To talk to a brick wall / to waste words on someone
Example in context
"Cerco di spiegargli le cose, ma è come parlare al muro."
"I try to explain things to him, but it's like talking to a brick wall."
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