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falar com as paredes

Meaning: To speak to someone who does not listen or respond; to waste one's words.

Language: Portuguese

Literally: to speak with the walls

Category: Daily Life

Origin: The phrase pictures addressing inanimate walls, which cannot hear or comprehend, evoking futility and the absence of meaningful communication.

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