– Manuscript – Welcome to English in a Minute! The expression to beat a dead horse sounds a lot more violent than it's meaning. Let's listen. To Beat a Dead Horse Speaker A: It is so hot.Speaker B: Can we please go to the pool?Speaker A: I told you. The pool is closed all week for repairs.Speaker B: But it's hot!Speaker A: And it's closed! Stop beating a dead horse. … [Read more...] about To Beat a Dead Horse (Idioms)