Phrasal Verb: Drag on
English Meaning: Last longer than expected; continue for an unknown time
Hindi Meaning: लंबा खिंचना
The phrasal verb “drag on” is used when something continues for too long, often more than expected or desired, and usually in a way that becomes boring, tiring, or annoying.
What Does “Drag On” Mean?
“Drag on” means:
- To continue unnecessarily or undesirably for a long time
- To linger or stretch longer than necessary
In Hindi, it is often translated as “लंबा खिंचना” or “बहुत देर तक चलना”.
For example:
- “The meeting dragged on for three hours.”
= मीटिंग तीन घंटे तक लंबा खिंच गई।
How to Use “Drag On” in Sentences
Example 1: The movie dragged on and became boring.
Hindi: फिल्म बहुत लंबी हो गई और बोरिंग लगने लगी।
Example 2: The case has dragged on for years without a verdict.
Hindi: यह मामला वर्षों से लंबा खिंच रहा है और अब तक कोई निर्णय नहीं आया।
Example 3: Their argument dragged on through the night.
Hindi: उनकी बहस रात भर लंबी खिंचती रही।
Example 4: The speech dragged on, and people started yawning.
Hindi: भाषण लंबा खिंच गया और लोग ऊबने लगे।
Example 5: The project is dragging on because of lack of planning.
Hindi: योजना की कमी के कारण प्रोजेक्ट लंबा खिंच रहा है।
Common Mistakes When Using “Drag On”
Incorrect: The meeting was drag on.
Correct: The meeting dragged on.
(Use correct past tense: drag → dragged.)
Incorrect: It dragged the discussion on. Correct: The discussion dragged on.
(“Drag on” is an inseparable phrasal verb, the object doesn’t come in the middle.)
Questions for Test
- What does “drag on” mean in Hindi?
- Translate: “The trial dragged on for ten years.”
- Use “drag on” in a sentence about school.
- Is “drag on” used in positive or negative contexts?
- Fill in the blank: The boring lecture ___ for hours.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Is “drag on” a formal phrase?
It can be used in both formal and informal situations, but is more common in conversational English.
Can it be used with positive events?
Generally, no. It’s mostly used for negative or dull experiences.
Can it be used in all tenses?
Yes.
- Present: It drags on.
- Past: It dragged on.
- Future: It will drag on.
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