drag someone or something into something
- drag someone or something into something
drag someone or something into something & drag someone or something in†
1. Lit. to haul or pull someone or something into something or some place. •
She dragged in the child to make him put on this jacket.
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Despite his broken leg, he dragged himself into the shelter.
2. Fig. to involve someone or a group in something. •
Please don't drag me into your argument.
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Don't drag the committee into this discussion.
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It is a serious dispute, and please don't drag me in.
Dictionary of American idioms.
2013.
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