[wave] a dead chicken
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to engage in a futile or meaningless action in an attempt to resolve a problem or accomplish a task
- I'm not sure what else I can do, I've tried everything, but it's like waving a dead chicken.
- I'm starting to think that waving a dead chicken is the only way to get their attention.
- I've been trying to get her to listen to me, but it's like waving a dead chicken.