Be banging, etc. your head against a brick wall

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Metaphorical Pain

Imagine the frustration and pain of actually hitting your head against a wall — the phrase shares this strong emotion.

Every time I try to fix this issue, it's like I'm banging my head against a brick wall.

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Figurative Usage

Used figuratively, not describing a real action, to express effort with no results.

Organizing the event felt like banging my head against a brick wall.

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Fruitless Efforts

Highlights the sense of futility when actions do not lead to success.

I've been hitting my head against a brick wall trying to learn advanced calculus.