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beat a dead horse

Idiom Communication

Meaning

to waste time on a topic that has already been resolved

Example Sentences

"Stop beating a dead horse; the decision is final."

Related Expressions

speaking for myself

stating one’s personal opinion only, not others’

down to the wire

until the very last moment; close to the deadline

close ranks

to unite and support each other when facing opposition

to be of one mind

to have the same opinion

line up with

to match or agree with something

turn the tables

to reverse a situation and gain the upper hand