Определение слова «run into the ground» на английский

Verb

1. To mismanage to the point of ruin.

   • Although he has an MBA from Harvard, he still ran the company into the ground.
   • Even though that was a good joke, you really did run it into the ground.

2. To wear out, especially through excessive use.

   • I figure this car has a few more years left in it and I intend to run it into the ground before purchasing another.

3. To discuss ad nauseam.

   • You’ve run the upcoming election into the ground and I simply won’t listen to another word about it.