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Flog a Dead Horse

Definition

To persistently and fruitlessly continue an activity or effort that is no longer productive or successful.

Examples

Verb:

1. Despite his declining popularity, the actor continues to flog a dead horse by making repetitive movies.
2. The manager flogged a dead horse by implementing a marketing strategy that was clearly outdated.

Sentence:

After hours of practicing, Sarah realized she was flogging a dead horse as she still couldn't play the piano piece correctly.

Related Products

For more information on this idiom, consider the following related books:

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