ragged

Related to ragged: Ragged right, Ragged array, Ragged red fiber

a ragged colt may make a good horse

Someone's or something's current behavior, condition, or situation, especially that which is bad, does not dictate their future outcome. I wouldn't worry too much about your son's interest in partying—a ragged colt may make a good horse, after all. The rough cut of the film left us a bit worried, but the editor assured us that a ragged colt may make a good horse.

See also: colt, good, horse, make, may, ragged

be on the ragged edge

To be close to encountering or experiencing something (such as an outcome or emotional state). Primarily heard in US. After taking exams all week, I am on the ragged edge of exhaustion. The board has been on the ragged edge of discord ever since learning about the chairman's scandalous conduct.

be run ragged

To be utterly exhausted from long, tedious work or having too many things to do. I've been run ragged trying to clean and organize the house before your mom comes to visit. I love this work—you're run ragged at the end of the day, but you feel like you've done something truly productive.

bullyrag

To bother or badger someone. Would you quit bullyragging me? I didn't do anything wrong, I swear!

rag

1. noun, slang A newspaper, especially one focusing on tawdry, scandalous, or sensationalized stories. I don't know how you read this rag. Everything in here is pure drivel. His face was plastered on every rag in every supermarket across the country. Suddenly, everyone had an opinion about what had happened in his marriage.

2. noun, vulgar slang A sanitary napkin used during a girl's or woman's menstrual cycle. Used especially in the phrase "on the rag"; often considered offensive. A: "Sorry about the way my girlfriend was acting, I think she's on the rag." B: "Dude, that is a pretty ignorant thing to say. Plus, you were being a total jerk, so I don't blame her for getting upset." I think I need to see my gynecologist. I've been having to change my rag every hour or so, which is way more than normal for me.

3. verb, slang To scold, criticize, or berate (someone). You shouldn't rag Tom so much. You know he means well.

4. verb, slang To tease or taunt (someone). Oh, lighten up. I'm only ragging you!

rag about (someone or something)

1. slang To complain or gripe very intensely or incessantly about someone or something. We've been ragging about this issue for so long that it's a huge relief to find out they're actually going to fix it! Instead of just ragging about your annoying coworker, why don't you actually try to resolve the issue with them?

2. slang To tease, mock, or annoy someone about some issue or thing. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "rag" and "out." My friends are always ragging me about my pink backpack, but I quite like it. OK, Tom, stop ragging Sally about her new boyfriend. You've embarrassed her enough already.

rag off

To remove small amounts of paint or glaze from a surface, especially a wall, by dabbing it with a cloth or rag. Ragging off the wall before it dries is a great way to give it a more varied texture and appearance.

rag on (one)

1. To nag, criticize, or berate one, especially at length. I wish you'd quit ragging on me—I told you I was sorry! The boss started ragging on Thomas in front of the whole office for messing up the Robertson accounts.

2. To tease or mock one. My friends are always ragging on me for wearing a backpack that has My Little Pony on it. We rag on each other constantly, but it's all in good fun.

rag out

1. slang To get dressed up in formal or fancy clothes. Often used in passive constructions. It's a pretty informal ceremony—you don't have to rag out or anything. I love getting ragged out for special occasions.

2. slang To scold, reprimand, or berate someone, especially with undue intensity or aggression. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "rag" and "out." It's a pretty informal ceremony—you don't have to rag out or anything. I love getting ragged out for special occasions.

rag the puck

1. In ice hockey, to attempt to run out the remaining time in a game by maintaining possession of the puck for as long possible. The team is notorious for ragging the puck whenever they take the lead.

2. By extension, to stall, postpone, or otherwise cause a delay by deliberately engaging in time-wasting activities. Primarily heard in Canada. Activist groups are claiming that the government has ragged the puck in relation to legislation that would better protect the environment. Quit ragging the puck, John, and make a decision already!

run (oneself or someone) ragged

To exhaust oneself or someone else through hard work or effort. I've been running myself ragged trying to clean and organize the house before your mom comes to visit. If you become Joe's personal assistant, don't be surprised if he runs you ragged—he can be very demanding.

talk (one) ragged

To talk so much that one becomes bored and exhausted from listening. I went on a date with a girl last night, but she talked me ragged during dinner and I ended up leaving early. You need to keep your presentations varied and interesting. You can't just talk your audience ragged for an hour.

talk (oneself) ragged

To talk until one becomes exhausted or has nothing left to say. I had been talking myself ragged about the issue for nearly an hour. My sister was really distraught about her breakup, so I just gave her a sympathetic ear while she talked herself ragged.

rag Out

Sl. to dress up. I like to rag out and go to parties. I hate to rag out. I like comfortable clothes. rag someone about someone or something

1. to complain to someone about someone or something. Why are you always ragging me about Mary? Stop ragging me about being late.

2. to tease someone about someone or something. I wish you would stop ragging me about my hat. Why do you always rag me about my funny walk? I can't help it.

run someone ragged

Fig. to keep someone or something very busy. This busy season is running us all ragged at the store. What a busy day. I ran myself ragged.

talk someone ragged

Fig. to talk to someone too much; to bore someone. That was not an interview. She talked me ragged. He always talks me ragged, but I always listen.

run one ragged

Exhaust one, as in I've run myself ragged with this project. This idiom alludes to working so hard that one's appearance is reduced to rags. [c. 1920]

run someone ragged

If someone runs you ragged, they make you do so much that you get extremely tired. Most days the kids — four under the age of six — run me ragged. Their defence was run ragged by the opposing team. Note: You can also say that you run yourself ragged, meaning that you get very tired by doing many things. She runs herself ragged trying to get everything done.

run someone ragged

exhaust someone by making them undertake a lot of physical activity.

ˌrun somebody ˈragged

(informal) make somebody do a lot of work or make a big effort so that they become tired: You look really exhausted. Have the children been running you ragged?

bullyrag

(ˈbʊliræg)

tv. & in. to harass someone. Don’t bullyrag me just because you’re upset.

rag

1. n. a newspaper. What a rag! It’s only good for putting in the bottom of bird cages!

2. n. ugly or badly styled clothing; an ugly garment. I can’t wear that rag!

3. n. any clothing, even the best. (Always plural.) Man, I got some new rags that will knock your eyes out!

4. n. a sanitary napkin; a tampon. (For use in the menstrual cycle. Usually objectionable.) God, I’ve got to change this rag!

rag out

in. to dress up. I hate to rag out. I like comfortable clothes.

talk someone ragged

tv. to talk to someone too much; to bore someone. That was not an interview. She talked me ragged.

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释义	ragged Related to ragged: Ragged right, Ragged array, Ragged red fiber a ragged colt may make a good horse Someone's or something's current behavior, condition, or situation, especially that which is bad, does not dictate their future outcome. I wouldn't worry too much about your son's interest in partying—a ragged colt may make a good horse, after all. The rough cut of the film left us a bit worried, but the editor assured us that a ragged colt may make a good horse. See also: colt, good, horse, make, may, ragged be on the ragged edge To be close to encountering or experiencing something (such as an outcome or emotional state). Primarily heard in US. After taking exams all week, I am on the ragged edge of exhaustion. The board has been on the ragged edge of discord ever since learning about the chairman's scandalous conduct. See also: edge, on, ragged be run ragged To be utterly exhausted from long, tedious work or having too many things to do. I've been run ragged trying to clean and organize the house before your mom comes to visit. I love this work—you're run ragged at the end of the day, but you feel like you've done something truly productive. See also: ragged, run bullyrag To bother or badger someone. Would you quit bullyragging me? I didn't do anything wrong, I swear! rag 1. noun, slang A newspaper, especially one focusing on tawdry, scandalous, or sensationalized stories. I don't know how you read this rag. Everything in here is pure drivel. His face was plastered on every rag in every supermarket across the country. Suddenly, everyone had an opinion about what had happened in his marriage. 2. noun, vulgar slang A sanitary napkin used during a girl's or woman's menstrual cycle. Used especially in the phrase "on the rag"; often considered offensive. A: "Sorry about the way my girlfriend was acting, I think she's on the rag." B: "Dude, that is a pretty ignorant thing to say. Plus, you were being a total jerk, so I don't blame her for getting upset." I think I need to see my gynecologist. I've been having to change my rag every hour or so, which is way more than normal for me. 3. verb, slang To scold, criticize, or berate (someone). You shouldn't rag Tom so much. You know he means well. 4. verb, slang To tease or taunt (someone). Oh, lighten up. I'm only ragging you! rag about (someone or something) 1. slang To complain or gripe very intensely or incessantly about someone or something. We've been ragging about this issue for so long that it's a huge relief to find out they're actually going to fix it! Instead of just ragging about your annoying coworker, why don't you actually try to resolve the issue with them? 2. slang To tease, mock, or annoy someone about some issue or thing. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "rag" and "out." My friends are always ragging me about my pink backpack, but I quite like it. OK, Tom, stop ragging Sally about her new boyfriend. You've embarrassed her enough already. See also: rag rag off To remove small amounts of paint or glaze from a surface, especially a wall, by dabbing it with a cloth or rag. Ragging off the wall before it dries is a great way to give it a more varied texture and appearance. See also: off, rag rag on (one) 1. To nag, criticize, or berate one, especially at length. I wish you'd quit ragging on me—I told you I was sorry! The boss started ragging on Thomas in front of the whole office for messing up the Robertson accounts. 2. To tease or mock one. My friends are always ragging on me for wearing a backpack that has My Little Pony on it. We rag on each other constantly, but it's all in good fun. See also: on, rag rag out 1. slang To get dressed up in formal or fancy clothes. Often used in passive constructions. It's a pretty informal ceremony—you don't have to rag out or anything. I love getting ragged out for special occasions. 2. slang To scold, reprimand, or berate someone, especially with undue intensity or aggression. In this usage, a noun or pronoun is used between "rag" and "out." It's a pretty informal ceremony—you don't have to rag out or anything. I love getting ragged out for special occasions. See also: out, rag rag the puck 1. In ice hockey, to attempt to run out the remaining time in a game by maintaining possession of the puck for as long possible. The team is notorious for ragging the puck whenever they take the lead. 2. By extension, to stall, postpone, or otherwise cause a delay by deliberately engaging in time-wasting activities. Primarily heard in Canada. Activist groups are claiming that the government has ragged the puck in relation to legislation that would better protect the environment. Quit ragging the puck, John, and make a decision already! See also: puck, rag run (oneself or someone) ragged To exhaust oneself or someone else through hard work or effort. I've been running myself ragged trying to clean and organize the house before your mom comes to visit. If you become Joe's personal assistant, don't be surprised if he runs you ragged—he can be very demanding. See also: ragged, run talk (one) ragged To talk so much that one becomes bored and exhausted from listening. I went on a date with a girl last night, but she talked me ragged during dinner and I ended up leaving early. You need to keep your presentations varied and interesting. You can't just talk your audience ragged for an hour. See also: ragged, talk talk (oneself) ragged To talk until one becomes exhausted or has nothing left to say. I had been talking myself ragged about the issue for nearly an hour. My sister was really distraught about her breakup, so I just gave her a sympathetic ear while she talked herself ragged. See also: ragged, talk Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. rag Out Sl. to dress up. I like to rag out and go to parties. I hate to rag out. I like comfortable clothes. rag someone about someone or something 1. to complain to someone about someone or something. Why are you always ragging me about Mary? Stop ragging me about being late. 2. to tease someone about someone or something. I wish you would stop ragging me about my hat. Why do you always rag me about my funny walk? I can't help it. See also: out, rag run someone ragged Fig. to keep someone or something very busy. This busy season is running us all ragged at the store. What a busy day. I ran myself ragged. See also: ragged, run talk someone ragged Fig. to talk to someone too much; to bore someone. That was not an interview. She talked me ragged. He always talks me ragged, but I always listen. See also: ragged, talk McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. run one ragged Exhaust one, as in I've run myself ragged with this project. This idiom alludes to working so hard that one's appearance is reduced to rags. [c. 1920] See also: one, ragged, run The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. run someone ragged If someone runs you ragged, they make you do so much that you get extremely tired. Most days the kids — four under the age of six — run me ragged. Their defence was run ragged by the opposing team. Note: You can also say that you run yourself ragged, meaning that you get very tired by doing many things. She runs herself ragged trying to get everything done. See also: ragged, run, someone Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed. run someone ragged exhaust someone by making them undertake a lot of physical activity. See also: ragged, run, someone Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary ˌrun somebody ˈragged (informal) make somebody do a lot of work or make a big effort so that they become tired: You look really exhausted. Have the children been running you ragged? See also: ragged, run, somebody Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary bullyrag (ˈbʊliræg) tv. & in. to harass someone. Don’t bullyrag me just because you’re upset. rag 1. n. a newspaper. What a rag! It’s only good for putting in the bottom of bird cages! 2. n. ugly or badly styled clothing; an ugly garment. I can’t wear that rag! 3. n. any clothing, even the best. (Always plural.) Man, I got some new rags that will knock your eyes out! 4. n. a sanitary napkin; a tampon. (For use in the menstrual cycle. Usually objectionable.) God, I’ve got to change this rag! rag out in. to dress up. I hate to rag out. I like comfortable clothes. See also: out, rag talk someone ragged tv. to talk to someone too much; to bore someone. That was not an interview. She talked me ragged. See also: ragged, someone, talk McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: colt a ragged colt may make a good horse on present form a track record the rubber hits the road the rubber meets the road a nail in somebody's/something's coffin read (someone or something) as (someone or something) read as reflect well, badly, etc. on somebody/something References in periodicals archive Similar to our study, being ragged as a junior improves abilities of interaction in life according to 68% of medical students in a study done in Guntur, Andhra Pradesh. Ragging: awareness and perception among undergraduate medical students: a cross-sectional study Ragged Hill and John Gilbert roads are more in need of work, he said, than Clearview Drive and adjacent Hadley Path, which also is being updated. He agreed that Ragged Hill and John Gilbert roads need work. Roadway conditions posing dangers I've been using the One Ragged Hole aperture sight on a Ruger GP-100 for several months and have been perfectly satisfied with its performance. One Ragged Hole While not for everyone, Ragged Edge and Mouth represent the radical front lines of advocacy and disability rights. What are you reading? A guide to magazines for people with MS Here and throughout The Ragged Edge, it's made clear why the charity paradigm as personified by Jerry Lewis and his telethon is so reviled in the disability community. The Ragged Edge According to another such complaint, one Surup (name changed), a student of class VII in the school, has been 'ragged' by senior students since his admission. NCPCR seeks reports from Defence Secretary in ragging cases The police revealed that Abhinav Verma was the leader of the gang that ragged freshers at the college. Seniors who ragged Amann let out on bail Earlier this week, some of the junior students had complained of being ragged by the seniors, following which, the authorities took serious note of the matter and initiated action against those involved after conducting a probe. Surat institute suspends six students for ragging JNU took the extreme step of rusticating not just the students who ragged the freshers but also penalising 10 students, including three girls, who were passive spectators. Ragging haunts colleges despite SC guidelines Two final year students, Akshay Chaudhary and Hani Mohammad, allegedly ragged and vulgarly harassed first year student Ashutosh in the college hostel on Sunday. Kirori Mal College expels 2 students involved in ragging Devender Kumar, a second- year MCA student of Vasavi Engineering College, Hyderabad, committed suicide after he was allegedly ragged by his seniors. Freshers across the states face the music Shimla, July 15 (ANI): A new ragging case surfaced in Himachal Pradesh on Wednesday when a post graduate student alleged that he was ragged by some seniors of the college. New ragging case surfaces in HP Warangal (AP) June 9 (ANI): A second-year MCA student committed suicide after he was allegedly ragged by his seniors in the college. Andhra student commits suicide, parents allege ragging
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