To work on this project is like flogging a dead horse. This idiomatic expression means

Question

Choose the option that best expresses the meaning of the given idiom/phrase.
Discipline is on the wane in schools and colleges these days

Answer 1

Step 1: Interpret the idiom.
A dead horse cannot move regardless of how much it is beaten. Similarly, continuing to discuss or work on a matter that has already been decided is useless.

Step 2: Choose the closest meaning.
The closest option is: \[ {\text{Harping upon a question that has been settled}} \] Therefore, \[ {\text{Option (A)}} \]

Economic System	Characteristics
a. Capitalism	i. Private ownership of resources; market-driven economy with minimal government intervention
b. Socialism	ii. Government ownership of key industries; centralized economic planning
c. Mixed Economy	iii. Combination of private and government ownership; focus on social welfare and regulation
d. Market Economy	iv. Private ownership with some government regulation; competition and market forces determine economic outcomes

To work on this project is like flogging a dead horse. This idiomatic expression means

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The Correct Option is A

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