Cast stones against the wind In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "cast stones against the wind", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-10-07 05:10

Meaning of Cast stones against the wind

Synonyms:

to flog a dead horse , to milk the bull

Variants:

sail against the wind , throw straws against the wind

Cast stones against the wind American British verb phrase

To do something that is unlikely to happen or succeed

Trying to defeat him is like casting stones against the wind.

You shouldn't cast stones against the wind.

Prepare well before you act and make sure you don't cast stones against the wind.

Grammar and Usage of Cast stones against the wind

Verb Forms

  • to cast stones against the wind
  • casts stones against the wind
  • casting stones against the wind
  • casted stones against the wind

The verb "cast" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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