Teaching Crabs How To Read

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Teaching Crabs How To Readis an internet slang term used to express the futility or absurdity of attempting to teach something to someone or something that is inherently unable to learn or comprehend it. It refers to a futile and pointless endeavor.

Examples:
1. After spending hours explaining how to use a computer to my technologically challenged grandfather, I realized it was like teaching crabs how to read.
2. Trying to convince my stubborn friend to change his mind is like teaching crabs how to read – it’s just not going to happen.

Synonyms:
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