LESSON IN FUTILITY

Definition: A task or endeavor that is pointless, with little chance of success or achievement.

Synonyms: Exercise In Vain, Pointless Endeavor, Fruitless Attempt, Wasted Effort, Useless Pursuit

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Waiting for paint to dry on a rainy day is a lesson in futility.

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A: I don't understand why we're still pursuing this project. It feels like we're just spinning our wheels.B: I agree. It's starting to seem like a lesson in futility. We've put in so much effort, but the results aren't showing.A: Exactly. We need to reassess our approach and consider if it's worth continuing or if it's better to allocate our resources elsewhere.
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