Meaning of 'Rack and ruin'
What does the saying 'Rack and ruin' mean?
Idiom: Rack and ruin
Meaning:
If something or someone goes to rack and ruin, they are utterly destroyed or wrecked.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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