rag on

As yields act as a red rag on both sides of the Atlantic, it will be tough for the market to carry on charging higher.

From Barron's ● May 15, 2026

Made with an elastic waistband, the belts had loops on the front and back to clip a rag on.

From National Geographic ● Nov. 29, 2023

We would always be making jokes, and we’d rag on my poor mom, who is funny in her own right.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2023

Leah Caglio, Seattle’s most recent “Jeopardy!” champion, said, “I don’t want to rag on Mike Richards,” but was disappointed to hear the news.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 9, 2021

I went to open the next window as Becky laid out a rag on each sill.

From "Chains" by Laurie Halse Anderson