How to Pronounce "drag through the mud"
expression
DRAG throo thuh MUHD
drag throo thuh MUD
Definition
To damage someone’s reputation by saying bad things about them, often unfairly or publicly.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹæɡ/ /ˈθɹu/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈməd
British English
dɹˈæɡ/ /θɹˈuː/ /ðə, ði/ /mˈʌd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRAG throo thuh MUHD
UK
drag throo thuh MUD
Listen in Context
The article dragged her through the mud by spreading lies.
He was dragged through the mud on social media after the incident.
Why do people drag others through the mud just to feel important?
His rivals tried to drag his name through the mud during the election.