beat a dead horse
Example Sentences
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“I don’t want to beat a dead horse, but we tried like heck to acquire Khalil Mack,” Lynch said in an interview with 95.7 The Game last month.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 17, 2018
Aronofsky’s point was made about an hour into the film, but he proceeded to beat a dead horse for the remaining hour.
From New York Times ● Sep. 20, 2017
I don’t want to beat a dead horse, but I really want her to get this and pay attention to my needs.
From Slate ● Feb. 27, 2017
“I’m not going to beat a dead horse, man,” Newton said.
From Washington Post ● Dec. 20, 2016
Only if you’re Roger Federer. beat a dead horse.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
