Drag one down In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "drag one down", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Eudora Thao calendar 2021-05-21 01:05

Meaning of Drag one down

Drag one down British phrasal verb

There is a noun or pronoun between "drag" and "down". 

phrasal verb

The phrase means to make something get worse.

Because of the lack of knowledge of the economy, he dragged his company down and led up to bankruptcy.

phrasal verb

To move something from a high to a low position.

My son dragged many toys down to our living room and forgot to take them back to his room.

slang

To make someone feel upset or unpleasant.

She drags me down because she lies to me many times.

Grammar and Usage of Drag one down

Verb Forms

  • drag one down
  • dragging one down
  • dragged one down
  • drags one down

The verb "drag" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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