flog a dead horse
The idiom "flog a dead horse" is commonly used in British English to describe futile efforts or actions with no chance of success.
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Definition
B2General
(informal, British)To continue a pointless or hopeless effort.
Example
- Trying to convince him to change his mind is like flogging a dead horse.
B2General
(informal, American)To waste time on an unchangeable situation.
Example
- You're beating a dead horse by bringing up that old argument again.
Similar
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