Synonyms

drag on

Idioms

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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drag on

"A more prolonged disruption of production and transport in the Middle East could lead to" higher inflation and a drag on growth, said Tenreyro.

From Barron's ● Oct. 13, 2026

“Supply concerns remain under the microscope, with the conflict continuing to drag on despite improved traffic through the Strait of Hormuz,” says Peter Cardillo of Spartan Capital Securities in a note.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026

The heat wave could drag on through mid-October, according to forecasters.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026

The Premier League does not want this to drag on until the penultimate month of the season, but nothing is guaranteed in this story.

From BBC ● Sep. 27, 2026

It meant there would be more resistance from the water, increased drag on the boat, and therefore more work for the boys with oars in their hands.

From "The Boys in the Boat: Nine Americans and Their Epic Quest for Gold at the 1936 Berlin Olympics" by Daniel James Brown

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