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run rings aroundTo demonstrate superiority, or greater skill than another person, team or group of people.Rate it:
run riotTo act in an uncontrolled, unbridled mannerRate it:
run riotTo be uncontrolable.Rate it:
run roitbehave without restrainRate it:
run roughshod overTo treat roughly or without care, respect, or moderation; to act without control; to damage.Rate it:
run scaredTo try everything to avoid defeat.Rate it:
run somebody raggedTo exhaust; to demand excessive effort or work from somebody.Rate it:
run someone raggedTo exhaust; to demand excessive effort or work from somebody.Rate it:
run something byTo bring an idea or proposal to the attention of someone in order to obtain their opinion.Rate it:
run something pastTo bring an idea or proposal to the attention of someone in order to obtain their opinion.Rate it:
run something up the flagpoleTo float an idea that one suspects might be controversial.Rate it:
run the clock downTo run down the clockRate it:
run the gamutTo encompass the full range or variety possible.Rate it:
run the gauntletUsed other than as an idiom: see run, gauntlet.Rate it:
run the gauntletTo undergo a series of tests or challenges.Rate it:
run the rule overExamine carefully and thoroughly.Rate it:
run the showTo be the leader, to be in chargeRate it:
run throughTo go through by running.Rate it:
run throughTo briefly summarise.Rate it:
run throughTo repeat something.Rate it:
run throughTo use completely, in a short space of time. Usually money.Rate it:
run throughTo pervade, of a quality that is characteristic of a group, organisation, or system.Rate it:
run throughTo impale a person with a blade, usually a sword.Rate it:
run toTo reach a particular maximum amount, size, value, etc.Rate it:
run toTo reach the limit of one's abilities or tastes.Rate it:
run to earthto find someone or something after a long and difficult searchRate it:
run upOf a bowler, to run, or walk up to the bowling crease in order to bowl a ball.Rate it:
run upTo bring a flag to the top of it's flag pole.Rate it:
run upTo make something, usually an item of clothing, very quickly.Rate it:
run upTo accumulate a debt.Rate it:
run up againstBegin to encounter problems with someone or something.Rate it:
run wildto go unchecked, to be out of controlRate it:
run withTo follow something through to completion or realization.Rate it:
run withTo be a member of (a gang or hooligan firm).Rate it:
run with scissorsTo behave recklessly.Rate it:
run with the hare and hunt with the houndsTo support both sides of an argument.Rate it:
run-of-the-millOrdinary; not special.Rate it:
runaboutA Small Or Easily Handled Automobile For Motoring Short Distances, Package Delivery, Passenger Retrieval/Airport/Train-Bus Depot.Rate it:
runner upsecond-placed competitorRate it:
running around in circlesdisorientation, unfocused, not reviewing, not working the Plan.Rate it:
running around like a chicken with its head cut offdoing/accomplishing a lot of things, sometimes frantically or quicklyRate it:
running on emptyLosing enthusiasm or willingness, lacking energy.Rate it:
running out of timeBroke, friendless, no car, can't meet mortgage payments.Rate it:
running targeta firearms target that is towed across a range as the shooter shootsRate it:
running targeta goal that changes as effort is made to reach the goalRate it:
running targeta standard of performance set by the first place competitor that lower placed competitors try to exceedRate it:
RUOKAbbreviation of are you OK.Rate it:
ruokAlternative form of RUOKRate it:
rush hourThe times of the day when traffic jams are commonplace, due mainly to people commuting to or from work.Rate it:
rush hourbusy travel periodRate it:

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