drag on

Idioms  

1. Also, drag out. Prolong or be prolonged tediously. For example, The speech dragged on for another hour, or He dragged out the story in an excruciating manner. [First half of 1800s]

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Example Sentences

None of this necessarily means that SpaceX will be a drag on the market.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 9, 2026

“If this resilience were confirmed in the current circumstance, the expected drag on aggregate demand might be insufficient to eliminate the growing risk of inflation settling above target over the medium term,” the account said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 28, 2026

When Bernstein was at the White House, he and his colleagues operated with the belief that bad enough consumer sentiment would eventually drag on spending, investment, and growth.

From Barron's • May 27, 2026

A decision is expected later on Tuesday, but there is the chance it could drag on into Wednesday.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

The class seemed to drag on longer than the others.

From "Twilight" by Stephenie Meyer