run into the ground

verb

Definitions

  1. To mismanage to the point of ruin.

    • Although he has an MBA from Harvard, he still ran the company into the ground.
    • Even though that was a good joke, you really did run it into the ground.
  2. To wear out, especially through excessive use.

    • I figure this car has a few more years left in it and I intend to run it into the ground before purchasing another.
  3. To discuss ad nauseam.

    • You’ve run the upcoming election into the ground and I simply won’t listen to another word about it.

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