To beat the air means?

Correct answer: C. To keep doing something despite its apparent pointlessness or futility

  • A. Making progress
  • B. To sound logical
  • C. To keep doing something despite its apparent pointlessness or futility
  • D. None of these

Explanation

To beat the air means to make futile efforts that produce no result, like striking at something that cannot be hit. Therefore, continuing a pointless action is the closest meaning.

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