be like running (one's) head against a stone wall
To be very frustrating and seemingly futile. Trying to understand this math equation is like running my head against a stone wall. Can you please help me? Some people are never going to agree with you on this, so I'm not surprised that trying to convince everyone is like running your head against a stone wall. I'm trying to get funding for my project, and it's been like running my head against a stone wall. So far, I've made only $20.
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