What are common word forms of “flog a dead horse”?

beat a dead horse, flog a dead pony, flogged a dead horse, flogging a dead horse, flogs a dead horse

📚 verb • entry_id 22701

flog a dead horse

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Meanings (ES + gloss)

machacar en hierro frío

To attempt to get more out of something that cannot give more; to attempt to arouse fresh interest in something that is either hopeless or already settled.

Phrases

No hay frases

Word forms

beat a dead horse flog a dead pony flogged a dead horse flogged a dead horse flogging a dead horse flogs a dead horse