English-German translations for run into the ground

Definition of run into the ground

• To mismanage to the point of ruin
• To wear out, especially through excessive use
• To discuss ad nauseam

Examples

• Although he has an MBA from Harvard, he still ran the company into the ground.
• I figure this car has a few more years left in it and I intend to run it into the ground before purchasing another.
• You’ve run the upcoming election into the ground and I simply won’t listen to another word about it.

Related words

• run into
• running into
• never cast dirt into that fountain of which thou hast sometime drunk