What Does “run ragged” mean?
Definition:
If you are run ragged, you are completely tired of excessive effort or work.
This idiom is also used with a pronoun:
– To run someone ragged
– To run oneself ragged
Example(s)
I’ve been run ragged trying to finish the report before the deadline.
With this job, I am always run ragged at the end of the day, but I feel pleased with my self because I feel I’ve done something worthwhile.
The kids have run me ragged. I can’t stand it anymore.
They’ve been running him ragged asking him to do more for the company.
This idiom is in the sport category.
