How to Pronounce "drag away"
expression
ˈdɹæɡ/ /əˈweɪ
DRAG-uh-WAY
dɹˈæɡ/ /ɐwˈeɪ
drag-uh-WAY
Definition
To pull someone or something away from a place, usually with effort or force, and often against their will.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹæɡ/ /əˈweɪ
British English
dɹˈæɡ/ /ɐwˈeɪ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRAG-uh-WAY
UK
drag-uh-WAY
Listen in Context
The police had to drag away the protester.
She tried to drag away the dog from the street.
He was so tired, his friends had to drag away his chair to make him stand.
I had to drag away my little brother from the candy store.