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As drag and a strain

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Anonymous  +  515500 Mon, 19 May 08 09:42 AM

Hi 

"On every transaction in which he was involved he acted as a drag and a strain."

 What does "as a drag and a strain" mean?

 Thanx

 
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Mister Micawber  +  515585 Mon, 19 May 08 01:04 PM
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He was counterproductive.

Drag = something that retards progress.
Strain = a severe demand on or test of resources, feelings, a person, etc.
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