Drag down

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verb

To make someone or something be less successful or effective.

Her poor performance is dragging down the whole team's results.
Visual representation of "drag down" - To make someone or something be less successful or effective

Often appears as...

  • drag down the mood
  • drag down the performance
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Negative Impact

Used to describe when someone's poor performance affects the whole group.

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The new policy is dragging down our productivity.
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Progress Hinderance

Suggests that progress is being slowed down by a particular factor or person.

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The outdated equipment is dragging down our work rate.
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Emotional Weight

The phrase can imply a sense of burden or difficulty because of someone's actions.

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His mistakes at work are dragging down our team's morale.
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