to flog a dead horse
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to waste time and energy on something that cannot be changed or revived
Dialect
British
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أمثلة
Arguing with him about his decision now is just flogging a dead horse—he's made up his mind.
تحميل التطبيق
to waste time and energy on something that cannot be changed or revived
British