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spit in the wind

The correct spelling is spit in the wind.

How to pronounce spit in the wind

verb

Say it like: Spi-t i-n t-he -win-d

The correct spelling is spit in the wind. To waste time on a pointless or fruitless task; do something that is ineffective or counterproductive. For example: "You can make a complaint if you like, but you'll just be pissing in the wind."

Usage Examples

You can make a complaint if you like, but you'll just be pissing in the wind.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To waste time on a pointless or fruitless task; do something that is ineffective or counterproductive.

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