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Definition drag down in American English

drag down phrasal verb

[transitive] phrasal verb
1

to cause someone's social position or standards of behavior to become worse, so that other people lose respect for them

Example

If you're not careful he'll end up dragging you down with him.

Example

Don't let yourself be dragged down to his level.

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2

to make someone feel unhappy or less hopeful

Example

I don't mean to drag you down with all my problems.

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Definition drag down in American English