Plow the sands In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "plow the sands", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-08-03 09:08

Meaning of Plow the sands

Synonyms:

to beat the dead horse

Plow the sands American British informal

To undertake something that appears to be useless
 

I admitted that I have just plowed the sands by advising her to keep away from this cheap moralizing guy.

Don't try to scramble to gain the best bargains. You just are plowing the sands!

Those sentimental words can not cool off our mom's anger. Don't plow the sands anymore.

Other phrases about:

throw straws against the wind

To attempt to do something but produce no result or effect

no good to gundy

No value, use, or purpose

be (of) no use to man or beast

Not be useful or suitable to anyone or anything

Sleeveless errand

Used to describe an ineffective pursuit

a waste of energy

A useless, vain, or redundant attempt or action. 

Grammar and Usage of Plow the sands

Verb Forms

  • plow the sands
  • plowed the sands
  • plowing the sands
  • plows the sands

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

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