| Phrase/Idiom | pour water into a sieve |
|---|---|
| Definition | If someone spends time or energy trying to do something that is inefficient or useless, it is like pouring water into a sieve. |
| Example | Explaining this problem to him is like pouring water into a sieve. |
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