ran someone ragged
Wore completely out
To run someone ragged is to exhaust them through excessive demands or relentless activity.
The image is of working someone so hard their clothes become worn and tattered: The kids ran me ragged all weekend.
Often used for situations where one person or thing overwhelms another: The defense ran the quarterback ragged.
- stressedOverwhelmed by pressure
- demandingRequiring great effort
- haggardExhausted in appearance
- wearyDeeply tired, spent
- punishingExtremely taxing or severe
worn out · burned out · dog tired · fatigue · relentless · drained · run down · overwhelmed · depleted · burning the candle · overworked · grueling · put through the wringer · pressured · harried · taxing · arduous · tired
demanding vs. sparing treatment
ran someone raggedcut someone some slack
Relax your expectations temporarily
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