Question

Choose the exact meaning of the idiom/phrase.

To flog a dead horse

Options

• to do a thing in vain 

• to act in a foolish way 

• to criticize strongly

• try to revive interest in a subject that is out of date

Answer 1

try to revive interest in a subject that is out of date

Explanation:

Flogging a dead horse is an idiom that means to continue a particular endeavour is a waste of time as the outcome is already decided.