literally, to flog is to beat severely with a whip or rod.
figuratively, it can also be the act of slandering or criticizing something publicly, like a bad review. the word tends to pop up a lot in British musicals.
i love this thread! the media never gives enough attention to the fact that underwear and showtunes just go together.
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