How to Pronounce "drag up"
expression
ˈdɹæɡ/ /ˈəp
DRAG-uhp
dɹˈæɡ/ /ˈʌp
drag-UP
Definition
To mention something unpleasant or embarrassing from the past, often when it would be better left forgotten.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹæɡ/ /ˈəp
British English
dɹˈæɡ/ /ˈʌp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRAG-uhp
UK
drag-UP
Listen in Context
Please don’t drag up old arguments.
He always drags up my mistakes.
Let's not drag up what happened last year.
Whenever we argue, you drag up things from years ago.