it's like shuffling deck chairs on the titanic

Actually means: actions taken solely for the feeling (or the appearance) of doing something about an unavoidable situation; actions that not only accomplish nothing but *blatantly* accomplish nothing.

"Oh, look, now GM is trying to fire Wagoner. It's like shuffling deck chairs on the Titanic."

it's like shuffling deck chairs on the titanic

A phrase used to describe a situation that is:

a) almost near impossible
b) awkward/tricky
c) difficult

Stemming from the movie, Titanic, where shuffling deck chairs on the sinking ship would have been tricky.

Teacher: I'm trying to get my students to quieten down...it's like shuffling deck chairs on the titanic.

俚语	it's like shuffling deck chairs on the titanic
释义	it's like shuffling deck chairs on the titanic Actually means: actions taken solely for the feeling (or the appearance) of doing something about an unavoidable situation; actions that not only accomplish nothing but blatantly accomplish nothing. "Oh, look, now GM is trying to fire Wagoner. It's like shuffling deck chairs on the Titanic." it's like shuffling deck chairs on the titanic A phrase used to describe a situation that is: a) almost near impossible b) awkward/tricky c) difficult Stemming from the movie, Titanic, where shuffling deck chairs on the sinking ship would have been tricky. Teacher: I'm trying to get my students to quieten down...it's like shuffling deck chairs on the titanic.
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