How to Pronounce "drive into the ground"
expression
DRYV IN-too thuh GROWND
dryv IN-too thuh GROWND
Definition
To overwork or use something or someone so much that they become extremely tired, damaged, or worn out.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹaɪv/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡɹaʊnd
British English
dɹˈaɪv/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRYV IN-too thuh GROWND
UK
dryv IN-too thuh GROWND
Listen in Context
He drove his team into the ground with extra work.
If you drive the car into the ground, it will break soon.
Don't drive yourself into the ground with too much study.
The manager's demands are really driving everyone into the ground.