How to Pronounce "run into the ground"
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡɹaʊnd
RUN in-too thuh GROWND
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡɹˈaʊnd
run IN-tu thuh GROWND
Definition
To use, operate, or criticize something or someone so much that they become worn out, ruined, or useless.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈɪntu/, /ɪnˈtu/, /ɪntə/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡɹaʊnd
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈɪntʊ/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡɹˈaʊnd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN in-too thuh GROWND
UK
run IN-tu thuh GROWND
Listen in Context
If you work too hard, you'll run yourself into the ground.
They ran the company into the ground by spending too much money.
He ran the joke into the ground until nobody laughed anymore.
She poured her heart into the project but eventually ran herself into the ground.