(also less frequent ˈlong-drawn , ˌdrawn-ˈout ) adjective
lasting a very long time, often too long
SYN protracted :
long-drawn-out negotiations
(also less frequent ˈlong-drawn , ˌdrawn-ˈout ) adjective
lasting a very long time, often too long
SYN protracted :
long-drawn-out negotiations
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне. 2005