Cool MateMeaning of Pissin' in the wind
Taking an action that is ineffective or unlikely to succeed.
In simple words: Doing something useless or pointless
Pissin' in the wind in a sentence
- Trying to convince him to change his mind is like pissin' in the wind.
- All my efforts to get him to apologize felt like pissin' in the wind.
How to use Pissin' in the wind
Typically used in informal contexts to describe actions that have no real impact or are destined to fail. Not suitable for formal writing.
Grammar pattern
standalone idiom
Memory hint
Imagine trying to accomplish something while standing in a strong wind, making all efforts futile.
Related words
Collocations with Pissin' in the wind
- pissin' in the wind
- it's pissin' in the wind
- feel like pissin' in the wind
Synonyms for Pissin' in the wind
- wasting time
- spinning wheels
- barking up the wrong tree
- flogging a dead horse
- whistling in the wind
Common mistakes with Pissin' in the wind
- Used in formal contexts where it's inappropriate.
- Confused with similar phrases without understanding its meaning.
- Mispronounced or written incorrectly as 'pissing in the wind'.
Pissin' in the wind appears in
Pissin' in the wind in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
تبول في الريح
فعل شيء عديم الفائدة أو بلا جدوى
- Bengaliবাংলা
বাতাসে প্রস্রাব করা
কোনো অর্থহীন বা উদ্দেশ্যহীন কাজ করা
- GermanDeutsch
In den Wind pinkeln
Etwas Nutz- oder Sinnloses tun
- SpanishEspañol
Meando contra el viento
Hacer algo inútil o sin sentido
- Persianفارسی
بیهوده تلاش کردن
انجام کاری بیفایده یا بیمعنی
- FrenchFrançais
Pisser dans le vent
Faire quelque chose d'inutile ou de vain
- Hindiहिन्दी
हवा में पेशाब करना
बेकार या बेमतलब का काम करना
- ItalianItaliano
Sprecare fiato
Fare qualcosa di inutile o senza senso
- PortuguesePortuguês
Cagar pro vento
Fazer algo inútil ou sem sentido
- RussianРусский
Писáть против ветра
Делать что-то бесполезное или бессмысленное
- Urduاردو
ہوا میں پیشاب کرنا
بیکار یا بے مقصد کام کرنا
- Chinese中文
白费力气, 白忙活
做没用的事，白费劲。
More idioms like Pissin' in the wind
- Wasting time
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A casual way to inquire about a boy's name.
- The guy
A male person, often used informally.
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An informal phrase expressing agreement or acknowledgment.
- ForgetA1
to not remember to do something that you ought to do, or to bring or buy something that you ought to bring or buy
- RunningA2
the action or sport of running
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Frequently asked questions about Pissin' in the wind
What does Pissin' in the wind mean?
Doing something useless or pointless
What is the definition of Pissin' in the wind?
Taking an action that is ineffective or unlikely to succeed.
How do you use Pissin' in the wind in a sentence?
Trying to convince him to change his mind is like pissin' in the wind.
Can you give another example of Pissin' in the wind?
All my efforts to get him to apologize felt like pissin' in the wind.
What are synonyms for Pissin' in the wind?
Common alternatives include wasting time, spinning wheels, barking up the wrong tree, flogging a dead horse, whistling in the wind.
What words go with Pissin' in the wind?
It commonly pairs with pissin' in the wind, it's pissin' in the wind, feel like pissin' in the wind.
What are common mistakes when using Pissin' in the wind?
Used in formal contexts where it's inappropriate. Confused with similar phrases without understanding its meaning. Mispronounced or written incorrectly as 'pissing in the wind'.
How do you pronounce Pissin' in the wind?
US: //ˈpɪs.ɪn ɪn ðə wɪnd//, UK: //ˈpɪs.ɪn ɪn ðə wɪnd//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
Is Pissin' in the wind formal or informal?
"Pissin' in the wind" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.
When should I use Pissin' in the wind?
Typically used in informal contexts to describe actions that have no real impact or are destined to fail. Not suitable for formal writing.