стучать лысиной по паркету

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 {literally}
To beat (or stop beating) one's bald spot against the parquet
 {jokingly}  {colloquial}
- asking to stop further explanations since everything is clear enough as it is.

Origin

A famous citation from "The Golden Calf" ("Золотой теленок")
— Ну, довольно? — молвил Остап. — Не стучите лысиной по паркету. Картина битвы мне ясна. — "Now, will that do?" said Ostap. "Stop beating your bald against the parquet! The picture of the battle is clear!"
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