| Phrase/Idiom | beat / flog a dead horse |
|---|---|
| Definition | To say that someone is beating a dead horse means that they are wasting time and effort trying to do or achieve something that is impossible. |
| Example | Maria is beating a dead horse trying to get her money back. The company has gone bankrupt. |
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