Run ragged
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Worn out or beat, all frayed.
Origin
From 19th-century Britain, tied to slang; 'run ragged' for wear, by 1860s in a tale for tire. A 1870s 'Times' uses it for a rush.
Variants
- Run rag
Usage Examples
- She's run ragged; long day!
- Run ragged; beat now.
- After that week, they were run ragged.
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