Come out swinging
First Example: Charlie: Did you watch the political debate last week? Emilio: Of course! It was so shocking; both candidates came out swinging. Charlie: That’s an understatement; they were beyond aggressive. Emilio: They attacked each other relentlessly. Meaning: To “come out swinging” comes from the aggressive act of swinging your arms to punch someone or an […]
Beating a dead horse
Idiom: “Beating a dead horse” Example: Minami: Hey there Mariela. I heard you were talking to Joyce about politics yesterday, and you told her to “stop beating a dead horse”. I mean I don’t know much about politics, but I can’t imagine anyone wanting to do something as cruel as that! Why would she beat a […]
