What does the phrase "beating a dead horse" signify?

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Subject: English Mcqsenglish-mcqs
Published: 24 Apr 2018
Last updated: 28 May 2026

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Persisting in discussing a topic that has already been settled and is no longer productiveIgnoring a critical problem because it is too delicate to confrontBeing straightforward and honest, even if it comes across as harshWorking late hours, referencing the era before electric lights were commonMaking an effort to improve a situation that is already perfect

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The expression "beating a dead horse" refers to the act of continuing to argue or focus on an issue that has already been resolved, making further discussion pointless and ineffective.

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What does the phrase "beating a dead horse" signify?

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