Getting him to talk is like getting blood out of a stone.
get blood out of a stone
idiomTo do something difficult, frustrating, or pointless.
I tried to get a straight answer from the manager, but it was like trying to get blood out of a stone.
Extracting any useful information from the reluctant witness proved to be like trying to get blood out of a stone, leaving the investigators frustrated and empty-handed.
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blood and guts
Gore; gruesome images.
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blood in the water
In a competitive situation, the exhibition of apparent weakness or vulnerability by one party, especially when this leads to a feeling of vulnerability or greater pressure to perform on the part of the weak party, or enhanced expectation of victory by the others.
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blood is thicker than water
Family relations and loyalties are stronger than relationships with people who are not family members.
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blood, sweat and tears
A person's determination and hard work.
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can't get enough
Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.
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carved in stone
Unchangeable.
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cast the first stone
To act self-righteously in accusing another person, believing oneself to be blameless.
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could not get elected dogcatcher
Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.