What does the idiom “(To) Beat a Dead Horse” mean?
Definition:
To continue to argue about something that has been settled
For example:
“You’re beating a dead horse. We’ve already decided to stop in Dubai on our way home.”
Notes:
Beating is more common in American idiom, while Flogging a dead horse is more common in Britain; both are used equally in Canada.
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