Drag (one's) tail In english explanation

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

author Katie Anh calendar 2022-02-15 08:02

Meaning of Drag (one's) tail

Drag (one's) tail negative spoken language verb phrase

To indicate working reluctantly or slowly.

 

If you keep dragging your tail on your present job every day. I think you should find another job to do.

Nếu bạn cứ làm việc rề rà như vậy ngày qua ngày. Tôi nghĩ bạn nên tìm một công việc khác để làm.

To indicate leaving a place.

You'd better drag your tail out of here before Susan comes. She doesn't wanna see you.

One day, I will definitely drag my tail out of this boring office.

Grammar and Usage of Drag (one's) tail

Verb Forms

  • drag (one's) tail
  • drags (one's) tail
  • dragging (one's) tail
  • dragged (one's) tail

It's mostly used in the present tense.

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