Drag by

verb phrase

To pass slowly and tediously.

The hours drag by when you don't have anything to do.
Visual representation of "drag by" - To pass slowly and tediously

Often appears as...

  • hours drag by
  • time drags by
verb phrase

To pull something or someone along with difficulty.

I had to drag the heavy suitcase by the handle.
Visual representation of "drag by" - To pull something or someone along with difficulty

Often appears as...

  • drag by the handle
  • drag by the collar
verb phrase

To pass slowly and tediously.

The hours drag by when you don't have anything to do.
Visual representation of "drag by" - To pass slowly and tediously

Often appears as...

  • hours drag by
  • time drags by
verb phrase

To pull something or someone along with difficulty.

I had to drag the heavy suitcase by the handle.
Visual representation of "drag by" - To pull something or someone along with difficulty

Often appears as...

  • drag by the handle
  • drag by the collar
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "drag by"
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Subjective Feeling

Indicates a personal perception of time passing slowly, often due to boredom or waiting.

Illustration for Subjective Feeling
As I waited for news, the minutes seemed to drag by.
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Negative Emotion

Commonly used to express frustration or impatience with how slow things are moving.

Illustration for Negative Emotion
With the internet down, the workday just dragged by.
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Literal Time

Time itself doesn't change speed; 'drag by' is figurative, describing one's feeling about time's passage.

Illustration for Literal Time
During the lecture, time seemed to drag by.
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Subjective Feeling

Indicates a personal perception of time passing slowly, often due to boredom or waiting.

Illustration for Subjective Feeling
As I waited for news, the minutes seemed to drag by.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Emotion

Commonly used to express frustration or impatience with how slow things are moving.

Illustration for Negative Emotion
With the internet down, the workday just dragged by.
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Literal Time

Time itself doesn't change speed; 'drag by' is figurative, describing one's feeling about time's passage.

Illustration for Literal Time
During the lecture, time seemed to drag by.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Subjective Feeling

Indicates a personal perception of time passing slowly, often due to boredom or waiting.

Illustration for Subjective Feeling
As I waited for news, the minutes seemed to drag by.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Negative Emotion

Commonly used to express frustration or impatience with how slow things are moving.

Illustration for Negative Emotion
With the internet down, the workday just dragged by.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Literal Time

Time itself doesn't change speed; 'drag by' is figurative, describing one's feeling about time's passage.

Illustration for Literal Time
During the lecture, time seemed to drag by.
Visual representation of the word "Drag by"

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