Drag on

verb

Continue for too long, longer than is necessary or interested.

The meeting dragged on for more than two hours.
Visual representation of "drag on" - Continue for too long, longer than is necessary or interested.

Often appears as...

  • the conversation dragged on
  • the event dragged on

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To pass slowly and tediously.

The days dragged on and she still didn't hear from him.
Visual representation of "drag on" - To pass slowly and tediously

Often appears as...

  • the days dragged on
  • the time dragged on
verb

To smoke a cigarette.

He was dragging on a cigarette.
Visual representation of "drag on" - To smoke a cigarette.

Often appears as...

  • drag on a cigarette
  • drag on a cigar
verb

Continue for too long, longer than is necessary or interested.

The meeting dragged on for more than two hours.
Visual representation of "drag on" - Continue for too long, longer than is necessary or interested.

Often appears as...

  • the conversation dragged on
  • the event dragged on

Usage tips

Colloquial

verb

To pass slowly and tediously.

The days dragged on and she still didn't hear from him.
Visual representation of "drag on" - To pass slowly and tediously

Often appears as...

  • the days dragged on
  • the time dragged on
verb

To smoke a cigarette.

He was dragging on a cigarette.
Visual representation of "drag on" - To smoke a cigarette.

Often appears as...

  • drag on a cigarette
  • drag on a cigar
Definition 1 of 3
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Excessive Duration

Use 'drag on' when something lasts much longer than expected or is overly prolonged.

Illustration for Excessive Duration
The lecture dragged on past the scheduled time.
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Lack of Interest

Often implies that the event is becoming boring or tedious because it's too lengthy.

Illustration for Lack of Interest
I left the party early as the conversation just dragged on without any fun.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Excessive Duration

Use 'drag on' when something lasts much longer than expected or is overly prolonged.

Illustration for Excessive Duration
The lecture dragged on past the scheduled time.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Lack of Interest

Often implies that the event is becoming boring or tedious because it's too lengthy.

Illustration for Lack of Interest
I left the party early as the conversation just dragged on without any fun.
LampPro Tip 1/2

Excessive Duration

Use 'drag on' when something lasts much longer than expected or is overly prolonged.

Illustration for Excessive Duration
The lecture dragged on past the scheduled time.
LampPro Tip 2/2

Lack of Interest

Often implies that the event is becoming boring or tedious because it's too lengthy.

Illustration for Lack of Interest
I left the party early as the conversation just dragged on without any fun.
Visual representation of the word "Drag on"

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