Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
bark-at-the-moon
idiomatic expression
/bɑrk æt ðə muːn/
Definition
To make futile or meaningless complaints or protests.
Examples
- Trying to change his mind is like barking at the moon; he won’t listen.
- She realized that arguing with her stubborn friend was just barking at the moon.
Meaning
The phrase typically suggests expressing anger or frustration without any effects or outcomes.
Synonyms
- Futile protest
- Yelling into the void
- Making noise without effect
