In the following question, out of the four alternatives, select the alternative which best expresses the meaning of the idiom/phrase. Beat a dead horse
Options
A. Show extreme level of cruelty especially to animals.
B. Exploit someone to the point of killing him/her.
C. To uselessly dwell on a subject far beyond its point of resolution.
D. To continue playing a game knowing very well that you are going to lose.
Correct Answer
To uselessly dwell on a subject far beyond its point of resolution.