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