drive into the ground

alt-of alternative

Alternative form of run into the ground

Japanese Meaning

徹底的に酷使して、物や資源の状態を悪化させる、もしくは寿命を縮めるという意味。 / 過剰に使用し、疲弊させたり使い古してしまうという意味。

It's easy to drive into the ground a good idea by constantly pointing out its flaws.

欠点を延々と指摘していると、良いアイデアを簡単に台無しにしてしまう。

Sense（1）

Alternative form of run into the ground

drives into the ground

（ present singular third-person ）

driving into the ground

（ participle present ）

drove into the ground

（ past ）

driven into the ground

（ participle past ）