Question:
Choose the word or phrase that is CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part: You’re flogging a dead horse trying to persuade him to come with us. He hates going out at night.
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A.
do something without effort -
B.
finish something before the deadline -
C.
try to do something impossible -
D.
beat the horse that isn’t alive
Reference explanation:
Correct Answer:
Explain:
A. do something without effort
B. get something done ahead of time
C. trying to do the impossible
D. beat the dead horse
Flog a dead horse: useless public waste = try to do something impossible
You are wasting your time trying to convince him to come with us. He hates going out at night.
→ Choose the answer C
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