dragged one's heels (Meaning)
dragged one's heels
a draw on a pipe, cigarette, or cigar, something that is dragged, pulled, or drawn along or over a surface, a device for dragging under water to detect or obtain objects, conveyance, the condition of having or seeming to have such motion, a slowing due to friction, harrow, the slowing force acting on a body (such as an airplane) moving through a fluid (such as air) parallel and opposite to the direction of motion, street, road, burden, encumbrance, one that is boring or gets in the way of enjoyment, influence securing special favor, the act or an instance of dragging or drawing, a drawing along or over a surface with effort or pressure, something (such as slowness of movement or sagging) caused by or as if by dragging, friction (see friction sense 1b) between engine parts, entertainment in which performers caricature or challenge gender stereotypes (as by dressing in clothing that is stereotypical of another gender, by using exaggeratedly gendered mannerisms, or by combining elements of stereotypically male and female dress) and often wear elaborate or outrageous costumes, a clog (see clog entry 1 sense 1a) fastened to a trap to prevent the escape of a trapped animal, motion effected with slowness or difficulty, something that slows or impedes motion, action, or advancement, a draft (see draft entry 1 sense 2b) of liquid, something used to drag (see drag entry 2) with, a sledge (see sledge entry 3 sense 2) for conveying heavy bodies, an object drawn over the ground to leave a scented trail
Synonyms & Antonyms of dragged one's heels
dragged one's heels Sentence Examples
- The procrastinating student dragged their heels on completing the assignment, pushing the deadline to the last minute.
- The reluctant employee dragged her heels on the new project, voicing concerns and offering little support.
- The injured runner dragged his heels along the track, struggling to maintain his pace.
- The politician dragged his heels on implementing the proposed reforms, fearing backlash from his constituents.
- The jury dragged their heels in reaching a verdict, spending days deliberating and questioning the evidence.
- The contractor dragged his heels on starting the construction project, citing delays in obtaining permits.
- The homeowner dragged her heels on selling the property, holding out for a better offer that never materialized.
- The government dragged its heels on providing aid to the hurricane victims, leaving many without essential resources.
- The company dragged its heels on addressing the employee's harassment complaint, allowing the situation to escalate.
- The teacher dragged his heels on grading the students' essays, holding them hostage until they met his high standards.
FAQs About the word dragged one's heels
a draw on a pipe, cigarette, or cigar, something that is dragged, pulled, or drawn along or over a surface, a device for dragging under water to detect or obtai
dragged,lingered, delayed, fell behind, hung fire, lagged, diddled, crept, crawled, loitered
scudded, hotfooted (it), scooted, whizzed, scrambled, whirled, scurried,run, rushed, tore
The procrastinating student dragged their heels on completing the assignment, pushing the deadline to the last minute.
The reluctant employee dragged her heels on the new project, voicing concerns and offering little support.
The injured runner dragged his heels along the track, struggling to maintain his pace.
The politician dragged his heels on implementing the proposed reforms, fearing backlash from his constituents.
