From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary Englishdrag somebody kicking and screaming into somethingdrag somebody kicking and screaming into somethingto force someone to do something that they do not want to – used humorously The party will have to be dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century. → drag
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drag somebody kicking and screaming into something• Mim will have to be dragged kicking and screaming into the 21st century. 