pissing into the wind 

Engaging in a pointless activity; something futile.

Trying to prevent world hunger is just pissing into the wind.

pissing into the wind by VAKI5 May 14, 2005

pissing into the wind 

Undertaking a task in such a way as to make undesirable consequence to yourself likely, when avoiding those consequences would have been easily achieved by a simple change in direction or approach. (i.e., pissing down wind instead.)

Dang, Jake, you're pissing into the wind telling the boss you're too hungover to work. Just call in sick.

pissing into the wind by Coyotlboy January 5, 2009

Pissing your money into the wind 

spending money on alcohol even if you shouldn't drink

my parents kicked me out when i was pissing my money into the wind.

Pissing your money into the wind by Troy December 15, 2003