Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
be-dragged-through-the-mud
idiom
/biː dræɡd θruː ði mʌd/
Definition
To be subjected to humiliation or severe criticism, often in a public manner.
Examples
- After the scandal, the politician felt like he had been dragged through the mud.
- She was so upset after her ex-spouse publicly dragged her through the mud during the divorce proceedings.
- Being dragged through the mud by the media can be devastating for a public figure.
Meaning
This expression means to face significant disgrace or to have one’s reputation tarnished, usually due to others’ actions or words.
Synonyms
- disgraced
- humiliated
- vilified
