Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
run someone into the ground
idiom
/rʌn ˈsʌmwʌn ˈɪntu ðə ɡraʊnd/
Definition
To exhaust someone by demanding that they work too much or too hard.
Examples
- After weeks of long meetings and deadlines, the team felt like their manager was trying to run them into the ground.
- She was running her staff into the ground with all the extra shifts she was demanding.
Meaning
This phrase implies pushing someone to their limits, often in a relentless and draining manner, leaving them feeling worn out or overwhelmed.
Synonyms
- Exhaust someone
- Overwork someone
- Burn someone out
