like showing a card trick to a dog

like showing a card trick to a dog

Said when showing something to someone that they can't possibly comprehend or appreciate. Good luck getting that doofus to understand the intricacies of the budget report. It's like showing a card trick to a dog. I don't know why I bother showing you my cool new tech stuff. It's always like showing a card trick to a dog.
See also: card, dog, like, showing, trick
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • like showing a dog a card trick
  • set great store by
  • set great store by (something or someone)
  • make (something) clear (to one)
  • make clear to
  • savvy
  • take it that
  • doofus maloofus
  • get (one's) mind around (something)
  • be across something