Drag out of Meaning in English
expression
ˈdɹæɡ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
DRAG ow-t uhv
dɹˈæɡ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
drag OWT ov
Definition
To force someone to say or do something they do not want to, usually by persistent questioning or pressure.
Usage & Nuances
Used for extracting information or confessions with difficulty, often in informal speech. Common with words like 'information', 'the truth', 'a confession'. Implies reluctance on the other's part. Not for physical dragging (use 'pull out').
Spanish: sacar a la fuerza - arrancar (información) dePortuguese (BR): arrancar (informação) de - tirar à força dePortuguese (PT): arrancar (informação) de - tirar à força deChinese (Simplified): 逼问出 - 强行挖出Chinese (Traditional): 逼問出 - 強行挖出Hindi: ज़बरदस्ती निकलवाना - खींचकर बाहर निकालनाArabic: انتزع من - أخرج بالقوةBengali: কষ্ট করে বের করা - চাপ দিয়ে বলানোRussian: с трудом вытянуть - выбить (информацию)Japanese: 無理に言わせる - 無理やり引き出すVietnamese: gượng ép nói ra - moi raKorean: 억지로 말하게 하다 - 힘들게 캐내다Turkish: zorla söylettirmek - güçlükle ortaya çıkarmakUrdu: زبردستی کہلوانا - مشکل سے نکلواناIndonesian: khai ra bằng ép buộc - moi ra
Example Sentences
She finally dragged a confession out of her son.
basic
We couldn't drag any details out of them.
basic
You have to drag stories out of quiet people at parties.
natural
It was hard to drag the truth out of him.
basic
Reporters sometimes have to drag answers out of politicians.
natural
It took an hour to drag the full story out of her.
natural