kick against the pricks
与现实或权威抗衡；反抗无果
书面·劝诫反抗
英文释义
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.
典故来源
源自《圣经·使徒行传》，pricks指刺棒，牛反抗刺棒只会伤到自己，比喻徒劳反抗。