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.
straw that broke the camel's back, phrase
Usually an incident that is not the direct cause for an issue, but something which puts a person's, place's or thing's point of stress past the threshold of causing consequences.
It wasn't the lack of candy sales which caused the drive-in to close; those sales were just the straw that broke the camel's back.
Added on May 11, 2012 by danielslaughter
range, noun
Gas stove top.
Livia is making one mighty fine feast in the kitchen on that brand spanking new range.
Added on May 20, 2011 by Anonymous