English Explanatory Dictionary

run someone ragged

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To exhaust; to demand excessive effort or work from somebody.

Pronunciation

/ˈɹʌn ˌsʌmwʌn ˈɹæɡɪd/ /ˈɹʌn ˌsʌmwʌn ˈɹæɡəd/ En-au-run someone ragged.ogg

Word forms

run someone ragged runs someone ragged running someone ragged ran someone ragged

Etymology

From run + ragged (“exhausted, tired, run down”).

Synonyms

beleaguer exhaust fatigue fordo do for gas out get down jade knock up poop run someone ragged tire tire out wear wear down wear out weary
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