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

A fall in utilities stocks dragged on the S&P 500, which finished 0.3% lower, while the Nasdaq composite added about 0.2%, lifted by gains in some tech giants.

From The Wall Street Journal

"This will increase the future burden of elderly care, weaken China's overall national strength, and drag on economic development," he added.

From Barron's

As the border closure drags on, some are also concerned about their visa status or financial situation.

From Barron's

Some matches drag on in interminable tedium, others are over in the blink of an eye.

From BBC

As the search for answers dragged on, everyone in the family began experiencing depression, Ms Liew said.

From BBC