drag out

Meaning

1. drag sth out

   to make sth last longer than necessary

   Let's not drag out this discussion — we need to reach a decision.

In the movies · 41

• Don t make me drag you outThe Transporter2002
• What the hell'd you drag me out here for?A Simple Plan1998
• Rip the band-aid off. Why drag it out?Circle2015
• You're really dragging this out.Thor: Love and Thunder2022
• You're trying to drag yourself out of the shit!Weekend2011
• Oh, I tried to lay off her, but then she dragged out the paternity test.The Suicide Squad2021
• Next time, the cops will drag you out.The Devil All the Time2020
• Bill I appreciate you coming Sorry to drag you out hereEyes Wide Shut1999

From the same entry

• drag your feet
• pull yourself up by your bootstraps
• drag by
• drag down
• drag down
• drag into
• drag on
• drag out of
• drag up