SSC CGL 2020 PYQ — Question 14

SSC CGL - 5th March 2020 Shift 2 • English • Q14

Select the appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

To flog a dead horse

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Correct answer: B

Explanation

The correct answer is option 2 i.e. To waste the efforts.

The meaning of the given idiom is:-

To flog a dead horse- waste energy on a lost cause or a situation that cannot be changed.

As the meaning of the given idiom is the same as the chosen option it will be correct.