ran someone ragged

A form of run someone ragged — To exhaust; to demand excessive effort or work from somebody.

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Meanings

verb
  1. pastsimple past of run someone ragged
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“ran someone ragged.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/ran%20someone%20ragged. Accessed November 5, 2026.

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