"Beating a dead horse" means ________?
Correct answer: A. To uselessly dwell on a subject far beyond its point of resolution
- A. To uselessly dwell on a subject far beyond its point of resolution
- B. An obvious, pressing issue left unaddressed due to its sensitive nature.
- C. To speak the truth, even to the point of being blunt and rude
- D. To work late into the night, alluding to the time before electric lighting
Explanation
Beating a dead horse means continuing to discuss or pursue an issue after further effort can achieve nothing. The subject has already reached its practical point of resolution.
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