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drag through the mud

/dræɡ θruː ðə mʌd/

Übersetzung: Jemanden öffentlich schlechtmachen, verleumden oder in Verruf bringen, indem man negative oder schädliche Dinge über ihn sagt, oft unfair oder böswillig.

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/dræɡ θruː ðə mʌd/C1informal
  • deJemanden öffentlich schlechtmachen, verleumden oder in Verruf bringen, indem man negative oder schädliche Dinge über ihn sagt, oft unfair oder böswillig.

To publicly criticize, insult, or damage someone's reputation by saying negative or harmful things about them, often unfairly or maliciously.

  1. Damage reputationB2informal

    To criticize someone harshly or spread negative information about them, damaging their reputation.

    deIn den Schmutz ziehen

    • The politician's opponents tried to drag his name through the mud during the campaign.
    • She felt her reputation was being dragged through the mud by false rumors.
    • The tabloids love to drag celebrities through the mud.