To beat the air means?

AMaking progress

BTo sound logical

CTo keep doing something despite its apparent pointlessness or futility

DNone of these

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

Explanation: The correct answer is C: To keep doing something despite its apparent pointlessness or futility. 'Beat the air' means to make futile efforts — to do something pointless.

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