Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
kick-against-the-pricks
idiom
/kɪk əˈɡɛɪnst ði prɪks/
Definition
To oppose or protest against something that one cannot change or is futile to resist.
Examples
- Even though he knew it was hopeless, he decided to kick against the pricks and voice his discontent.
- She was always kicking against the pricks, challenging the rules that seemed unfair to her.
Meaning
The phrase describes the act of acting against a system or authority in a way that is ultimately ineffective or self-defeating.
Synonyms
- resist
- oppose
- fight against
- stand up to
