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Drag away Meaning in English

expression

ˈdɹæɡ/ /əˈweɪ
DRAG-uh-WAY
dɹˈæɡ/ /ɐwˈeɪ
drag-uh-WAY

Definição

To pull someone or something away from a place, usually with effort or force, and often against their will.

Uso & Nuances

Often implies resistance from the person or thing being moved. Commonly used for urgent, forceful situations (e.g., 'drag away from danger'). Can also be figurative for distracting someone ('dragged away from work'). More forceful than 'lead away' or 'take away.'

Frases de Exemplo

The police had to drag away the protester.

basic

She tried to drag away the dog from the street.

basic

He was so tired, his friends had to drag away his chair to make him stand.

basic

I had to drag away my little brother from the candy store.

natural

No matter how hard I tried, I couldn't drag away his attention from the TV.

natural

They had to drag away the kids when the park closed.

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