Find the option that most closely describes the phrase in quotes.By raking up the same issue again, the politicians are 'flogging a dead horse'.

Foundation

English

Vocabulary

Reading Comprehension

Question

Find the option that most closely describes the phrase in quotes.

By raking up the same issue again, the politicians are 'flogging a dead horse'.

Getting together for a show of strength

Showing that they have no new issues

Trying to raise an issue no longer relevant

Trying to raise a relevant issue

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'Flogging a dead horse' means to waste effort on something when there is no chance of succeeding.

So, the most appropriate answer is B) trying to raise an issue no longer relevant.