drag in

verb

1. (tr, adverb) to introduce or mention (a topic, name, etc) with slight or no pretext

Idioms and Phrases

Introduce unnecessarily or forcefully. For example, The defense tried to drag in every scrap of evidence, relevant or not. [Mid-1800s] Also see look like something the cat dragged in.

Example Sentences

At that point he simply harrumphed and said, “Well, look what the cat dragged in.”

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The eurozone’s industry returned to slow growth in September, reflecting moderate resilience at a time of trade uncertainty and despite a significant drag in the month from volatile Irish data.

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The Department of Homeland Security’s intense push to ramp up deportations is dragging in even the dead as it unnerves immigrant households and crams court calendars.

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State and local economies will likely see a drag in sales tax revenue, while the retail and transportation sectors could be plagued by declining demand and activity.

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He dies, a new prisoner is dragged in and put in his chains, he can see the window, they ask what’s outside today.

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Related Words

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• fill in 
• imbed 
• implant 
• include 
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