run into the ground

== English == === Pronunciation === === Verb === run into the ground (third-person singular simple present runs into the ground, present participle running into the ground, simple past ran into the ground, past participle run into the ground) (transitive, idiomatic, informal) To mismanage to the point of ruin. Synonym: drive into the ground (transitive, idiomatic, informal) To wear out, especially through excessive use. (transitive, idiomatic, informal) To discuss ad nauseam. ==== Related terms ==== work into the ground ==== Translations ====