English / proverb
A Nod Is as Good as a Wink to a Blind Horse
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Hints, subtle guidance, or sensible warnings are entirely wasted on someone who refuses to perceive or understand them.
In context
01
Offering gentle hints about time management to an obstinate slacker is a nod as good as a wink to a blind horse.
02
I stopped offering constructive feedback to him, having realized that a nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse.
Synonyms
casting pearls before swine,talking to a brick wall,wasted advice
Antonyms
receptive to counsel,attentive listener,discerning observer
Collocations
prove that a nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse,realize a nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse,useless like a nod is as good as a wink to a blind horse