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Kathy Cao
2021-03-13 07:03
Suck someone dry disapproval Verb + object/complement
Used to criticize that someone's physical, material, or emotional resources are so severely depleted that there seems to be nothing left
I've struggled with this issue for weeks and it has sucked me dry.
Son: 'Mom, can you give me much more pocket money this month?' Mom: 'I don't have any more cash for you. You sucked me dry.'
This issue is sucking me dry.
The verb "suck" should be conjugated according to its tense.
Do you see anything wrong?
This phrase emphasize that Christmas takes place once a year time, so you should grab this chance to indulge yourself and be good to others.
I've eaten a little more than usual as today is Christmas and Christmas comes but once a year, right?
