beat a dead horse

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Sense: Noun: equine animal

Synonyms:

mount , stallion , equine, pony, gelding, mare , stud , steed, charger, hack , bronco, foal, gee-gee (UK, infantile), horsey (infantile), racehorse, pack horse, thoroughbred, mustang, palfrey, nag

Sense: Noun: upright structure

Synonyms:

trestle, support , donkey easel, workbench, sawhorse, pommel horse, vaulting horse

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