beat a dead horse, phrase
When a topic of conversation is talked about endlessly without any new contribution to the subject at hand.
Now, Jim, I don't want to beat a dead horse, however, let's talk about what to do with the broken ice box.
Added on November 21, 2011 by Nick N.
To act with enthusiasm.
I'll be at the sock hop with bells on!
Added on July 7, 2021 by danielslaughter
as the crow flies, phrase
The shortest distance between two points.
The building we can see off in the distance probably isn't as far away as the crow flies.
Added on May 16, 2012 by danielslaughter