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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Gulf countries including Kuwait have accused Tehran of targeting civilian sites and vital infrastructure, with residents voicing worry that the renewed hostilities might drag on.

From Barron's ● Jul. 19, 2026

Should the new chapter of the Iran conflict drag on, the inflation damage becomes harder to contain.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 17, 2026

In a show of confidence earlier this year, the Ellisons agreed to increase the payout to Warner investors should the regulatory approval process drag on.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026

ANZ said slower fiscal spending and persistently weak property investment suggest the housing downturn remains a major drag on the economy.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 10, 2026

The next few minutes drag on in a tense silence.

From "Amina's Voice" by Hena Khan