like giving an icebox to an eskimo
2007-01-17 14:22:56 · 7 answers · asked by Help 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
USELESS
GIVING PETROL WHEN U ARE IN FIRE ;)
2007-01-17 17:07:57 · answer #1 · answered by ALMIGHTY 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is describing something that is useless. As in "why would an Eskimo need an icebox when he lives in a frozen world"?
2007-01-17 23:20:29 · answer #2 · answered by campfire_buddy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means doing something is unnecessary.
It is used when the person receiving the action does not need it because they already have the received benefit.
For example, trying to teach Einstein about physics would be like "giving an icebox to an eskimo".
2 other sayings with the same meaning are:
a) like sending coal to Newcastle
) don't teach your granny to suck eggs.
2007-01-17 22:55:44 · answer #3 · answered by Steve The Rookie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its pointless, doesnt make sense. why give an eskimo a cooler when he lives in a place that can keep food cold no matter what?
2007-01-17 22:27:26 · answer #4 · answered by Kramer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It means giving something to someone who has no use for it. Like giving a comb to a bald man, or giving a winter jacket to someone who lives in Florida.
2007-01-17 22:32:34 · answer #5 · answered by Coach Cool 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Doing something useless--especially giving someone something for which they have no use at all.
2007-01-17 22:25:57 · answer #6 · answered by AslansKirk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as in they don't need more ice.
2007-01-17 22:27:02 · answer #7 · answered by janelle p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋