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

Epstein had pursued acquiring Bin Ennakhil since 2011, but disputes with the seller over the price and purchase arrangement dragged on for years.

From BBC

If weakness in the sector drags on broader economic growth, that could dent the case for rate hikes.

From The Wall Street Journal

The risk is that a conflict drags on or spirals into something the U.S. didn’t bargain for.

From The Wall Street Journal

Eurozone confidence started the year on a strong foot, but repeated trade shocks have dragged on sentiment this month.

From The Wall Street Journal

When outages drag on for hours, the back-up batteries don't have time to recharge, forcing Biletsky to cut the lift off to prioritise water pumps.

From Barron's