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Base language: EN
Letter: r
Total idioms: 9849 - currently selected: 371 (50 per page)Rum go
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rum go (plural rum gos)
1. (slang, idiomatic, UK, Cockney) An odd affair; a surprising event; a confusing experience; a queer thing.
? Life's a rum go.
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rum go (plural rum gos)
1. (slang, idiomatic, UK, Cockney) An odd affair; a surprising event; a confusing experience; a queer thing.
? Life's a rum go.
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Rumor campaign
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rumor campaign (plural rumor campaigns)
1. (idiomatic) A method of persuasion in which damaging rumors or innuendo are deliberately spread concerning a person or other target, while the source of the rumors tries to avoid detection.
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rumor campaign (plural rumor campaigns)
1. (idiomatic) A method of persuasion in which damaging rumors or innuendo are deliberately spread concerning a person or other target, while the source of the rumors tries to avoid detection.
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Rumor mill
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rumor mill (plural rumor mills)
1. (idiomatic) A group or network of persons who originate or promulgate gossip and other unsubstantiated claims.
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rumor mill (plural rumor mills)
1. (idiomatic) A group or network of persons who originate or promulgate gossip and other unsubstantiated claims.
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Rumple up
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rumple up
1. (idiomatic, transitive) to cause to become rumpled
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rumple up
1. (idiomatic, transitive) to cause to become rumpled
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Run a mile
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run a mile
1. (idiomatic) (predominantly UK) To escape, flee or leave a situation or relationship, usually as a result of a shocking or sudden announcement or revelation.
? If I told him that I had kids, he'd run a mile...
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run a mile
1. (idiomatic) (predominantly UK) To escape, flee or leave a situation or relationship, usually as a result of a shocking or sudden announcement or revelation.
? If I told him that I had kids, he'd run a mile...
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Run a red light
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run a red light
1. To pass through the traffic light when the red light is on.
2. (idiomatic) To enter a restricted area. To trespass.
3. (idiomatic) To falsely accuse someone of wrongdoing.
4. (idiomatic) To pass a political bill that is clearly based on false premises.
5. (idiomatic) To claim a position that one does not rightfully earn.
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run a red light
1. To pass through the traffic light when the red light is on.
2. (idiomatic) To enter a restricted area. To trespass.
3. (idiomatic) To falsely accuse someone of wrongdoing.
4. (idiomatic) To pass a political bill that is clearly based on false premises.
5. (idiomatic) To claim a position that one does not rightfully earn.
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Run a taut ship
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When a group or organization is run in a well-ordered and disciplined manner, the person in charge runs a taut (or tight) ship.
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The director of the scout camp runs a taut ship.
When a group or organization is run in a well-ordered and disciplined manner, the person in charge runs a taut (or tight) ship.
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The director of the scout camp runs a taut ship.
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Run about
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run about (third-person singular simple present runs about, present participle running about, simple past and past participle ran about)
1. (idiomatic, intransitive)To be very busy doing many different things.
? I've been running about all week getting everything ready for the holidays.
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run about (third-person singular simple present runs about, present participle running about, simple past and past participle ran about)
1. (idiomatic, intransitive)To be very busy doing many different things.
? I've been running about all week getting everything ready for the holidays.
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Run across
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run across
1. To cross by running.
? The police ran across the bridge to catch the criminal.
2. (idiomatic) To find or discover by chance.
? While I was cleaning the kitchen cupboards, I ran across Mother's recipe for Cornish game hens.
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run across
1. To cross by running.
? The police ran across the bridge to catch the criminal.
2. (idiomatic) To find or discover by chance.
? While I was cleaning the kitchen cupboards, I ran across Mother's recipe for Cornish game hens.
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Run afoul of
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run afoul of
1. (nautical) To become entangled in; to run aground on.
2. (idiomatic) To contravene
? When quoting others, take care not to run afoul of copyright rules.
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run afoul of
1. (nautical) To become entangled in; to run aground on.
2. (idiomatic) To contravene
? When quoting others, take care not to run afoul of copyright rules.
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Run amok
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run amok
1. (idiomatic) To go on a rampage; to be in an uncontrollable rage.
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run amok
1. (idiomatic) To go on a rampage; to be in an uncontrollable rage.
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Run around
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run around (third-person singular simple present runs around, present participle running around, simple past and past participle ran around)
1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To be very busy doing many different things.
? I don't want to run around all week getting everything ready for the holidays.
2. (idiomatic, intransitive) To go from place to place
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run around (third-person singular simple present runs around, present participle running around, simple past and past participle ran around)
1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To be very busy doing many different things.
? I don't want to run around all week getting everything ready for the holidays.
2. (idiomatic, intransitive) To go from place to place
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Run around after
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run around after
1. (idiomatic, transitive)To spend a lot of time doing things for another person or group of people. Often used when that person could reasonably do the things for themselves.
? I have spent all morning running around after the kids.
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run around after
1. (idiomatic, transitive)To spend a lot of time doing things for another person or group of people. Often used when that person could reasonably do the things for themselves.
? I have spent all morning running around after the kids.
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Run around like a chicken with its head cut off
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run around like a chicken with its head cut off
1. (idiomatic) To act in a haphazard or aimless way; to act frantically or without control.
? The president doesn't know what to do. He's running around like a chicken with its head cut off.
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run around like a chicken with its head cut off
1. (idiomatic) To act in a haphazard or aimless way; to act frantically or without control.
? The president doesn't know what to do. He's running around like a chicken with its head cut off.
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Run around with
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run around with
1. (idiomatic, transitive)To spend a lot of time with a person or group of people. Often used to talk about a person's group of friends that one does not like much.
? I'm not happy about the friends my son is running around with at the moment.
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run around with
1. (idiomatic, transitive)To spend a lot of time with a person or group of people. Often used to talk about a person's group of friends that one does not like much.
? I'm not happy about the friends my son is running around with at the moment.
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Run circles around
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run circles around
1. (idiomatic) To outperform by a great margin.
? You may think you're a fast typist, but he'll run circles around you any day!
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run circles around
1. (idiomatic) To outperform by a great margin.
? You may think you're a fast typist, but he'll run circles around you any day!
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Run counter
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run counter (third-person singular simple present runs counter, present participle running counter, simple past and past participle ran counter)
1. (idiomatic) To defy or oppose something, especially an expectation, custom, or social standard.
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run counter (third-person singular simple present runs counter, present participle running counter, simple past and past participle ran counter)
1. (idiomatic) To defy or oppose something, especially an expectation, custom, or social standard.
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Run down
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A person who is run down is in poor physical condition.
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She's completely run down from lack of proper food..
A person who is run down is in poor physical condition.
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She's completely run down from lack of proper food..
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Run down the clock
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run down the clock
1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To waste time at the end of a match such that it is terminated by running out of time, or during a match so a time penalty is made less severe.
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run down the clock
1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To waste time at the end of a match such that it is terminated by running out of time, or during a match so a time penalty is made less severe.
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Run for one's money
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a run for one's money
1. (idiomatic) A difficult challenge for the person indicated, especially one involving a competitive situation.
2. (idiomatic, dated) A reasonable opportunity to succeed, perform acceptably, or escape harm, especially in a difficult situation.
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a run for one's money
1. (idiomatic) A difficult challenge for the person indicated, especially one involving a competitive situation.
2. (idiomatic, dated) A reasonable opportunity to succeed, perform acceptably, or escape harm, especially in a difficult situation.
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Run for the hills
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run for the hills
1. (idiomatic) To flee.
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run for the hills
1. (idiomatic) To flee.
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Run for the roses
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run for the roses (plural runs for the roses)
1. (usually capitalized and preceded by the) Nickname for the Kentucky Derby horse race.
2. (idiomatic, American football) A college football game or series of games played with the ultimate goal of qualifying for the championship Rose Bowl game.
3. (idiomatic, by extension) A har
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run for the roses (plural runs for the roses)
1. (usually capitalized and preceded by the) Nickname for the Kentucky Derby horse race.
2. (idiomatic, American football) A college football game or series of games played with the ultimate goal of qualifying for the championship Rose Bowl game.
3. (idiomatic, by extension) A har
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Run hot and cold
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run hot and cold
1. (idiomatic) To alternate between two opposite extremes, such as enthusiasm and disinterest or success and failure.
? Henrietta's feelings for Delbert run hot and cold--one minute she's hopelessly in love with him, and the next she can't stand the sight of him.
? The business runs hot and cold; some months our firm doesn't earn enough to cover expenses and other months, we ne
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run hot and cold
1. (idiomatic) To alternate between two opposite extremes, such as enthusiasm and disinterest or success and failure.
? Henrietta's feelings for Delbert run hot and cold--one minute she's hopelessly in love with him, and the next she can't stand the sight of him.
? The business runs hot and cold; some months our firm doesn't earn enough to cover expenses and other months, we ne
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Run in
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run in (plural run ins)
1. Alternative spelling of run-in.
run in
1. (transitive, idiomatic, informal) To arrest.
? The guys who robbed the bank last week have finally been run in.
2. (transitive, idiomatic, UK) To drive a car carefully whe
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run in (plural run ins)
1. Alternative spelling of run-in.
run in
1. (transitive, idiomatic, informal) To arrest.
? The guys who robbed the bank last week have finally been run in.
2. (transitive, idiomatic, UK) To drive a car carefully whe
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Run in the family
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run in the family
1. (idiomatic) To be a characteristic feature that is observed in several generations of a family.
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run in the family
1. (idiomatic) To be a characteristic feature that is observed in several generations of a family.
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Run into the ground
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to run into the ground
1. (transitive, idiomatic) To mismanage to the point of ruin.
? Although he has an MBA from Harvard, he still ran the company into the ground.
2. (transitive, idiomatic) To wear out, especially through excessive use.
? I figure this car has a few more years left in it and I intend to run it into the ground before purchasing another.
3. (transi
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to run into the ground
1. (transitive, idiomatic) To mismanage to the point of ruin.
? Although he has an MBA from Harvard, he still ran the company into the ground.
2. (transitive, idiomatic) To wear out, especially through excessive use.
? I figure this car has a few more years left in it and I intend to run it into the ground before purchasing another.
3. (transi
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Run like a top
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to run like a top (see run for inflections)
1. (simile, usually of motorized machinery) To operate flawlessly and smoothly.
? I've just tuned my car, and now it's running like a top.
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to run like a top (see run for inflections)
1. (simile, usually of motorized machinery) To operate flawlessly and smoothly.
? I've just tuned my car, and now it's running like a top.
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Run of play
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run of play (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic, sports, games) A passage of play; a series of consecutive moments, considered as a whole.
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run of play (uncountable)
1. (idiomatic, sports, games) A passage of play; a series of consecutive moments, considered as a whole.
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Run off
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run off
1. To flee or depart quickly.
? Don't run off before the end of the event.
2. (idiomatic) To make photocopies, or print.
? Please run off a couple dozen more flyers to pass out.
3. (idiomatic) To write something quickly.
? Shakespeare could run off a play in just a couple of days.
4. (of a liquid) To pour or spill off or over.
? They k
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run off
1. To flee or depart quickly.
? Don't run off before the end of the event.
2. (idiomatic) To make photocopies, or print.
? Please run off a couple dozen more flyers to pass out.
3. (idiomatic) To write something quickly.
? Shakespeare could run off a play in just a couple of days.
4. (of a liquid) To pour or spill off or over.
? They k
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Run off with
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run off with
1. (someone)(idiomatic, transitive) To leave with someone with the intention of living with them or marrying them. Usually in secret because other people think it is wrong.
? The chief accountant has run off with his secretary!
2. (something)(idiomatic, transitive) To steal or abscond.
? He ran off with my wallet.
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run off with
1. (someone)(idiomatic, transitive) To leave with someone with the intention of living with them or marrying them. Usually in secret because other people think it is wrong.
? The chief accountant has run off with his secretary!
2. (something)(idiomatic, transitive) To steal or abscond.
? He ran off with my wallet.
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Run on
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run on
1. (idiomatic) To continue without interruption
? We can't afford for the performance to run on for more than the specified time.
2. (idiomatic) To continue talking for a long time.
? She ran on and wouldn't let anyone get a word in edgeways.
3. To operate with a particular energy source.
? This car runs on bio-alcohol.
4. To make numerous dra
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run on
1. (idiomatic) To continue without interruption
? We can't afford for the performance to run on for more than the specified time.
2. (idiomatic) To continue talking for a long time.
? She ran on and wouldn't let anyone get a word in edgeways.
3. To operate with a particular energy source.
? This car runs on bio-alcohol.
4. To make numerous dra
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Run on fumes
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run on fumes
1. To operate a vehicle that is low on fuel.
? We were running on fumes by the time we arrived, but we made it to the next gas station.
2. (idiomatic) By extension, to operate with few resources or little money.
? The organization had been running on fumes for months, so it's not surprising that they closed their doors.
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run on fumes
1. To operate a vehicle that is low on fuel.
? We were running on fumes by the time we arrived, but we made it to the next gas station.
2. (idiomatic) By extension, to operate with few resources or little money.
? The organization had been running on fumes for months, so it's not surprising that they closed their doors.
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Run one's course
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run one's course
1. (idiomatic) To come to a natural end
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run one's course
1. (idiomatic) To come to a natural end
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Run oneself ragged
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run oneself ragged
1. (idiomatic) To work or exert oneself to the point of exhaustion.
? He has been running himself ragged all week trying to finish before the deadline.
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run oneself ragged
1. (idiomatic) To work or exert oneself to the point of exhaustion.
? He has been running himself ragged all week trying to finish before the deadline.
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Run out
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run out (plural run outs)
1. Alternative spelling of runout.
run out (third-person singular simple present runs out, present participle running out, simple past ran out, past participle run out)
1. (intransitive, idiom
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run out (plural run outs)
1. Alternative spelling of runout.
run out (third-person singular simple present runs out, present participle running out, simple past ran out, past participle run out)
1. (intransitive, idiom
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Run out of steam
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run out of steam
1. (idiomatic) To run out of energy; to run out of motivation.
? After climbing six flights of stairs she found she had run out of steam and had to sit down.
? After two of the team left the project had rather run out of steam.
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run out of steam
1. (idiomatic) To run out of energy; to run out of motivation.
? After climbing six flights of stairs she found she had run out of steam and had to sit down.
? After two of the team left the project had rather run out of steam.
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Run out of town
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run out of town
1. (idiomatic, transitive) To force someone out of a place or a position
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run out of town
1. (idiomatic, transitive) To force someone out of a place or a position
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Run out the clock
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run out the clock
1. (idiomatic, sports) To preserve a lead in a game by retaining possession, to waste time.
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run out the clock
1. (idiomatic, sports) To preserve a lead in a game by retaining possession, to waste time.
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Run over
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run over
1. (idiomatic) To exceed the allotted time.
? The previous presentation ran over and ours had to start late.
2. To cross by running
? The athletes must run over the bridge to reach the finish line.
3. (idiomatic) To drive over, causing injury or death.
? Can you believe somebody would just run over a cat like that?
4. (idiomatic) To briefly
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run over
1. (idiomatic) To exceed the allotted time.
? The previous presentation ran over and ours had to start late.
2. To cross by running
? The athletes must run over the bridge to reach the finish line.
3. (idiomatic) To drive over, causing injury or death.
? Can you believe somebody would just run over a cat like that?
4. (idiomatic) To briefly
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Run past
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run past
1. (transitive, idiomatic) To bring an idea or proposal to the attention of someone in order to obtain their opinion.
? Let me run that idea past the board before we spend too much time on it.
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run past
1. (transitive, idiomatic) To bring an idea or proposal to the attention of someone in order to obtain their opinion.
? Let me run that idea past the board before we spend too much time on it.
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Run rampant
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run rampant
1. (idiomatic) To go unchecked or without control; to be wild or excessive.
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run rampant
1. (idiomatic) To go unchecked or without control; to be wild or excessive.
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Run rings around
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If you show much more skill or ability than your opponent, you run rings (or circles) around them.
run rings around
1. (idiomatic) To demonstrate superiority, or greater skill than another person, team or group of people.
? Liverpool ran rings around Ipswich in a 5-0 victory on Saturday.
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In a quiz show on TV yesterday, a teenage girl ran rings around the other contestants.
If you show much more skill or ability than your opponent, you run rings (or circles) around them.
run rings around
1. (idiomatic) To demonstrate superiority, or greater skill than another person, team or group of people.
? Liverpool ran rings around Ipswich in a 5-0 victory on Saturday.
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In a quiz show on TV yesterday, a teenage girl ran rings around the other contestants.
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Run riot
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run riot
1. (idiomatic) To act in a uncontrolled, unbridled manner
2. (idiomatic) To be uncontrolable.
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run riot
1. (idiomatic) To act in a uncontrolled, unbridled manner
2. (idiomatic) To be uncontrolable.
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Run scared
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run scared (third-person singular simple present runs scared, present participle running scared, simple past and past participle ran scared)
1. (idiomatic) To try everything to avoid defeat.
? The campaign is in crisis mode, they are running scared and it is becoming obvious.
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run scared (third-person singular simple present runs scared, present participle running scared, simple past and past participle ran scared)
1. (idiomatic) To try everything to avoid defeat.
? The campaign is in crisis mode, they are running scared and it is becoming obvious.
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Run somebody ragged
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run someone ragged
1. (idiomatic) To exhaust; to demand excessive effort or work from somebody.
? They've been running him ragged trying to keep up with the demand for new features.
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run someone ragged
1. (idiomatic) To exhaust; to demand excessive effort or work from somebody.
? They've been running him ragged trying to keep up with the demand for new features.
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Run something up the flagpole
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run (something) up the flagpole
1. (transitive, idiomatic) To propose an idea or make a suggestion in order to learn the reaction of others to it.
? The idea might not be so bad; why don't you run it up the flagpole at the next board meeting?
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run (something) up the flagpole
1. (transitive, idiomatic) To propose an idea or make a suggestion in order to learn the reaction of others to it.
? The idea might not be so bad; why don't you run it up the flagpole at the next board meeting?
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Run the clock down
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run the clock down
1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To run down the clock
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run the clock down
1. (idiomatic, intransitive) To run down the clock
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Run the gamut
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run the gamut
1. (idiomatic) To encompass the full range or variety possible.
? His tastes in music run the gamut from classical to heavy metal.
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run the gamut
1. (idiomatic) To encompass the full range or variety possible.
? His tastes in music run the gamut from classical to heavy metal.
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Run the gauntlet
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run the gauntlet
1. Used other than as an idiom: see run, gauntlet.
2. (idiomatic) To undergo a series of tests or challenges.
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run the gauntlet
1. Used other than as an idiom: see run, gauntlet.
2. (idiomatic) To undergo a series of tests or challenges.
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Run the show
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run the show
1. (idiomatic) To be the leader, to be in charge
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run the show
1. (idiomatic) To be the leader, to be in charge
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