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Phrase(s): drag someone or something on(to) something [and] drag someone or something on
to pull or lead someone or something to a particular place, such as a stage, platform, dance floor, etc. • The master of ceremonies dragged her onto the stage for another bow. • Then he dragged on the next performer., Phrase(s): drag on [and] drag out
to go on slowly for a very long time; to last a very long time. • The lecture dragged on and on. • Why do these things have to drag on so? • How much longer do you think his speech will drag out?
McGrawhill's American Idioms And Phrasal Verbs
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Also, drag out. Prolong or be prolonged tediously. For example, The speech dragged on for another hour, or He dragged out the story in an excruciating manner. [First half of 1800s]
American Heritage Idioms