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The meaning of "flog a dead horse"
"
Flog a dead horse
"
Meaning:
To attempt to make progress with something that has no future.
Example:
Reissuing Betamax tapes? You're flogging a dead horse there mate.
Where did it originate?:
Britain
, 17th century.
Where is it used?:
Worldwide
.
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