simple past tense and past participle of kick against the pricks

(idiomatic) To manipulate two persons into competing against one another in a way that benefits the person carrying out the manipulation.

(idiomatic) To do something pointless or unnecessary; to try doing something already done.

Of a person. Ones bad acts are possibly outweighed by the bad actions of others towards one.

(chiefly UK) to be determined not to do something.

contrary to what one believes is moral or wise

simple past tense and past participle of push against an open door

present participle of push against an open door

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of push against an open door

Alternative form of throw spaghetti at the wall