Asking him to change his mind is just whistling in the wind.
whistle in the wind
idiomTo attempt something that is futile; to say something that is not heeded.
The activists knew their protest was whistling in the wind, but they continued to speak out anyway.
The politician's desperate plea for unity was merely whistling in the wind, as the divided assembly refused to listen to his arguments.
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as the wind blows
According to any given circumstances.
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bells and whistles
Extra features added for show rather than function; fancy additions or features.
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blow the whistle
To disclose information to the public or to appropriate authorities concerning the illegal or socially harmful actions of a person or group, especially a corporation or government agency.
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break wind
To expel gases generated during digestion, especially through the anus; to fart.
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candle in the wind
A fragile or vulnerable thing, likely to be put in jeopardy.
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clean as a whistle
Very clean.
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finger to the wind
An attention to or focus on or awareness of current or prevailing trends, public opinion, or shifting circumstances.
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four sheets to the wind
Extremely drunk.
Last updated April 17, 2026