beat a dead dog
To waste time criticizing or complaining about a negative issue or topic in a way that is no longer useful or productive. We've all moved on from that problem, so let's not beat a dead dog. I'm sorry if I'm beating a dead dog, but I just can't let this issue go. OK, Tom, you've made your point. Now you're just beating a dead dog.
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