How to Pronounce "drag out of"
expression
DRAG ow-t uhv
drag OWT ov
Definition
To force someone to say or do something they do not want to, usually by persistent questioning or pressure.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdɹæɡ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
British English
dɹˈæɡ/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
Simplified Pronunciation
US
DRAG ow-t uhv
UK
drag OWT ov
Listen in Context
She finally dragged a confession out of her son.
We couldn't drag any details out of them.
You have to drag stories out of quiet people at parties.
It was hard to drag the truth out of him.