kick against the pricks
與現(xiàn)實或權(quán)威抗衡；反抗無果
書面·勸誡反抗
英文釋義
to resist or object to authority, rules, or constraints, often resulting in difficulties or setbacks
例句
Stop kicking against the pricks; the rules won't change no matter how hard you fight.
典故來源
源自《圣經(jīng)·使徒行傳》，pricks指刺棒，牛反抗刺棒只會傷到自己，比喻徒勞反抗。