Drag on Meaning in English
expression
ˈdɹæɡ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
DRAG-awn
dɹˈæɡ/ /ˈɒn
drag-ON
Definition
If something drags on, it continues for much longer than you want or expect, often becoming boring or tiresome.
Usage & Nuances
Informal; commonly used for meetings, events, or boring activities that last too long. 'Drag on' focuses on negative feelings from something lasting longer than desired. Not used for positive experiences.
Spanish: alargarse - prolongarsePortuguese (BR): se arrastar - demorarPortuguese (PT): arrastar-se - demorarChinese (Simplified): 拖延 - 持续很久Chinese (Traditional): 拖延 - 持續很久Hindi: लंबा खिंचना - देर तक चलनाArabic: يطول - يستمر طويلاًBengali: বয়ে চলা - দীর্ঘায়িত হওয়া - লম্বা হওয়া (ক্লান্তিকরভাবে)Russian: тянуться - затягиватьсяJapanese: だらだら続く - 長引くVietnamese: kéo dài lê thêKorean: 질질 끌다 - 오래 지속되다 (지루하게)Turkish: uzamak - sürüp gitmek (sıkıcı biçimde)Urdu: لمبا ہونا - طول پکڑنا (ذہنی تھکن کے ساتھ)Indonesian: berlarut-larut - berlangsung terlalu lama
Example Sentences
The meeting dragged on for hours.
basic
His speech dragged on and people got bored.
basic
Sometimes classes drag on when the teacher talks too much.
basic
That movie really dragged on; I almost fell asleep.
natural
The negotiations dragged on for months with no agreement.
natural
Ugh, this cold just seems to drag on forever.
natural