English / idiom
Don't Beat a Dead Horse
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Do not waste effort trying to change an unalterable decision or revive a settled dispute
In context
01
The committee made its final resolution on the grant, so please don't beat a dead horse.
02
We already reached an amicable compromise; let us not beat a dead horse with old grievances.
Synonyms
waste effort,labor in vain,dwell on settled issues
Antonyms
move forward,let matters rest,accept the verdict
Collocations
stop beating a dead horse,no need to beat a dead horse,avoid beating a dead horse