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Question
What does "beating a dead horse" mean?
A
To uselessly dwell on a subject far beyond its point of resolution
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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
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A
To uselessly dwell on a subject far beyond its point of resolution
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B
An obvious, pressing issue left unaddressed due to its sensitive nature.
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C
To speak the truth, even to the point of being blunt and rude
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D
To work late into the night, alluding to the time before electric lighting
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Explanation
It means to uselessly dwell on a settled issue.