drag something out

drag something out
PROLONG, protract, draw out, spin out, string out, extend, lengthen, carry on, keep going, continue.
drag

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extract information from someone against their will

the truth was being dragged out of us

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ˌdrag sthˈout derived
to make sth last longer than necessary
Syn: prolong

Let's not drag out this discussion— we need to reach a decision.

Main entry:dragderived

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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