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It's like talking to a brick wall

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23 January 2026

It's like talking to a brick wall

We use this expression to criticise somebody because they don't listen to what you tell them.

Written: No

Spoken: Yes

Formal: No

Informal: Yes

Example 1

Have you written that letter that we talked about?

What letter? Sorry, I don't remember this.

Honestly! It's like talking to a brick wall...

Example 2

I keep telling the staff not to put food in that bin, but they don't listen.

Yes, I know. It's like talking to a brick wall.

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