Definition of drag in

drag inphrasal verb

kéo vào

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The phrase "drag in" is a phrasal verb that originated from the nautical slang of the 19th century. In this context, "drag" refers to the act of pulling or hauling something along the seafloor using an anchor or other weighted object. The verb "in" in this case is used as a preposition, indicating the direction toward which the object is being pulled. In the nautical context, "dragging in" was used to describe the process of bringing a fishing net or anchor into a ship, usually by pulling it by hand or with the help of a winch. Over time, "drag in" has evolved to take on a broader meaning, no longer necessarily related to nautical activities. Today, "drag in" commonly represents the act of bringing or attracting something or someone into a particular place or situation, often using persuasive or coercive methods. It can be used in a variety of contexts, from inviting someone over for dinner to persuading a suspect to cooperate in a police investigation.

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to start to talk about something/somebody that has nothing to do with what is being discussed

bắt đầu nói về điều gì đó/ai đó không liên quan gì đến những gì đang được thảo luận

Example:
  • Do you have to drag politics into everything?

    Bạn có cần phải lôi chính trị vào mọi việc không?

to try to get somebody who is not connected with a situation involved in it

cố gắng lôi kéo một người nào đó không liên quan đến một tình huống nào đó vào đó

Example:
  • Don't drag the children into our argument.

    Đừng kéo trẻ con vào cuộc tranh cãi của chúng ta.