How to pronounce “drag the chain”

Meaning

• [Verb]
• (informal, idiomatic) To fall behind relative to others.
• (informal, idiomatic) To unwittingly hold up progress.
• (informal, idiomatic) To deliberately hold up progress by acting slowly.

Practice Nearby Words

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Similar Sounds

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