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To beat the air

A. To make frantic efforts

B. To act foolishly

C. To make efforts that are useless or vain

D. To make every possible effort

Answer: Option C

Solution(By Examveda Team)

To beat the air: To keep doing something despite its apparent pointlessness or futility.

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