“Beat a dead horse”
Definition
To waste time on something already decided.
Examples
Examples
“There’s no point arguing — you’re beating a dead horse.”
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- What does "Beat a dead horse" mean?
- "Beat a dead horse" means to waste time on something already decided..
- How do you use "Beat a dead horse" in a sentence?
- Example: "There’s no point arguing — you’re beating a dead horse."
- What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Beat a dead horse"?
- Заниматься бесполезным делом. / Անիմաստ շարունակել քննարկել ավարտված թեմա։
- Is this idiom formal or informal?
- This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.