To beat the air means?
Correct answer: C. To keep doing something despite its apparent pointlessness or futility
- A. Making progress
- B. To sound logical
- C. To keep doing something despite its apparent pointlessness or futility
- D. None of these
Explanation
To beat the air means to make futile efforts that produce no result, like striking at something that cannot be hit. Therefore, continuing a pointless action is the closest meaning.
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