dead donkey
The term 'dead donkey' has roots in journalism and idiomatic expressions, often referring to something insignificant or outdated.
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Definition
C1Journalism
(informal)A news item of little importance, often used as filler and easily removed if more significant stories arise.
Example
- The editor decided to cut the dead donkey to make room for breaking news.
B2General
(idiom)Something that no longer holds relevance or importance.
Example
- Discussing that old project is like beating a dead donkey; it's no longer relevant.
Similar
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