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Which word or words explains the meaning of the following idioms:- To flog a dead horse

To act in a foolish way
To waste one’s efforts
To revive interest in an old subject
To revive old memories

Correct Answer: To waste one’s efforts

Explanation:

To flog a dead horse means to waste effort on something when there is no chance of succeeding.

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