Translation of "bang (someone's) head against a brick wall" in Russian

Translations

биться головой об стену

I've been banging my head against a brick wall trying to solve this problem.

Я бьюсь головой об стену, пытаясь решить эту проблему.

Definitions

To engage in a futile or pointless effort, often in trying to persuade someone or achieve a goal that is unlikely to succeed.

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