get blood out of a stone
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Verb
- (idiomatic) To do something difficult, frustrating, or pointless.
- Convincing fussy eaters to try new foods is like trying to get blood out of a stone.
Usage notes
- Often found in the proverbial form: You can't get blood out of a stone.
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