running ragged
Driving to exhaustion
Running ragged describes a state of exhaustion from overwork or excessive demands.
To run someone ragged is to wear them out completely: The kids have been running me ragged all week.
You can also run yourself ragged trying to keep up with too many obligations.
The phrase suggests being pushed past sustainable limits until frayed and depleted.
- exhaustedUtterly depleted of energy
- dead tiredExtremely exhausted state
- frazzledMentally and physically depleted
- worn outDepleted through overuse
- stretched thinExtended beyond comfortable limits
spread too thin · overwhelmed · at wit's end · burnt out · burning the candle · haggard · drained · depleted · weary · frantic · harried · scattered · tattered · threadbare · overworked · rat race · stressed · fatigue
running raggedwell-rested
Having slept enough
refreshed · rested · energized · rejuvenated · restored
running raggedrelaxed
Free of stress
taking it easy · at ease · unhurried · unwinding · relaxing
running raggedresting
In a state of stillness
recuperating · recovering · on vacation · convalescing · decompressing
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