Meaning
Chanting prayers to a horse's ear. Giving advice to someone who will not listen.
Cultural Background
Reflects the Buddhist influence on daily language. Similar concepts exist but use 'wall' instead of 'horse'.
Use with caution
Don't use it to someone's face unless you are very close.
Meaning
Chanting prayers to a horse's ear. Giving advice to someone who will not listen.
Use with caution
Don't use it to someone's face unless you are very close.
Test Yourself
Which phrase means 'talking to someone who won't listen'?
Choose the correct idiom.
The first option is the correct proverb for ignored advice.
🎉 Score: /1
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
1 exercisesChoose the correct idiom.
The first option is the correct proverb for ignored advice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsIt can be, if used to someone's face.
Related Phrases
{猫|ねこ}に{小判|こばん}
similarGiving gold to a cat.
