run into the ground
Example Sentences
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I wanted to quit the show before it got really bad and run into the ground.
From New York Times • Jul. 28, 2022
Let’s see if you can last long enough to salvage Jerry Buss’ legacy, which his children have now completely run into the ground.
From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2022
A sure sign that a comic strip has run out of creative or even mildly amusing observations is its return to a recurring theme that other cartoon artists have run into the ground.
From Washington Post • Apr. 29, 2022
Despite that public backing, though, Dicker was dropped for seven games and was "run into the ground".
From BBC • Nov. 13, 2020
Safe to run into the ground at the toll-gate, sir.
From In Direst Peril by Murray, David Christie
