long–drawn–out adjective
[more long–drawn–out; most long–drawn–out] : continuing for a long time or for too long
▪ a long-drawn-out investigation ▪ The two sides have been engaged in long-drawn-out [=protracted] discussions.
▪ a long-drawn-out investigation ▪ The two sides have been engaged in long-drawn-out [=protracted] discussions.
