YOU CANNOT GET BLOOD OUT OF A STONE

YOU CANNOT GET BLOOD FROM A STONE 石頭擠不出血來；鐵石心腸那有淚

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MEANING

You cannot get help from an uncharitable person or money from someone who has none. Attempting the impossible and expecting results, usually revolving around the collection of a debt that cannot be paid. Something that cannot be obtained, regardless of how much force or persuasion is used.

EXAMPLE

Barry and Tim spent two hours trying to convince the old man to contribute to the children’s hospital. Eventually, Barry turned to Tim and said in disgust, “This is hopeless. We can’t get blood from a stone.”

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Where there’s a will there’s a way

While there’s life, there’s hope

Words cut more than swords

You cannot burn the candle at both ends

WHERE THERE’S A WILL THERE’S A WAY