Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
whistle-in-the-wind
idiom
/ˈhwɪs.əl ɪn ðə wɪnd/
Definition
A phrase often used to describe an action or statement that has little or no effect or is unlikely to succeed.
Examples
- Trying to convince him to change his mind felt like a whistle-in-the-wind.
- Her suggestions were dismissed as mere whistle-in-the-wind by the committee.
Meaning
The term suggests something that is done with minimal expectation of impact, similar to a sound that quickly fades away.
Synonyms
- futile effort
- pointless endeavor
- ineffectual action
