Drag (someone or something) through the dirt In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "drag (someone or something) through the dirt", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-05-17 09:05

Meaning of Drag (someone or something) through the dirt

Synonyms:

blow (up)on (someone or something) , bring (someone or something) into disrepute

Drag (someone or something) through the dirt phrase

To damage the good opinion people have of someone/something by saying unpleasant things about them.

 

He denied the accusation that he had dragged his opponent through the dirt.

He was behind the propaganda campaign to drag his political opponent through the dirt.

I didn't expect my best friend to start those awful rumors aiming at dragging my good name through the dirt.

Other phrases about:

Give Someone A Black Eye
Punish someone by damaging their dignity or reputation for what they have done without causing them permanent harm.
drag sb's name through the mire/mud

To say bad things about someone.

rub someone's nose in the dirt

To keep reminding someone of their failure or mistake.

knock (one) off (one's) pedestal

To cause one to fall out of first place.

damn by association

To vilify someone/something because they are affiliated with a certain person, organization, or thing.

Grammar and Usage of Drag (someone or something) through the dirt

Verb Forms

  • dragging (someone or something) through the dirt
  • dragged (someone or something) through the dirt

The verb "drag" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Drag (someone or something) through the dirt

The origin of this phrase is not clear.
 

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