Third-person singular simple present indicative form of beat a dead horse

past participle of beat a dead horse

(intransitive, idiomatic) To gain an advantage unobserved. / (intransitive, idiomatic) To start early.

Initialism of also known as; having the specified alias.

(informal) Following a course of action likely to result in injury or other trouble for oneself.

(simile) Incredibly thin, at an unhealthy-looking level of thinness.

(idiomatic) To have a tear released, to cry (from sadness) / (UK, slang, obsolete) To take a dram, or glass of spirits.

To start sweating. / (idiomatic) To put effort into something.

(business) Initialism of mergers and acquisitions. / (marketing) Initialism of marketing and advertising. / (management) Initialism of management and analysis.

(idiomatic, dated) Used in place of a real explanation when excusing oneself for a short period of time, particularly (euphemistic) to use the toilet or (historical) drink alcohol.