like showing a card trick to a dog

Said when showing something to someone that they can't possibly comprehend or appreciate. Good luck getting that doofus to understand the intricacies of the budget report. It's like showing a card trick to a dog. I don't know why I bother showing you my cool new tech stuff. It's always like showing a card trick to a dog.

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