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run out of townTo force someone out of a place or a positionRate it:

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run out onTo leave a partner suddenly and without prior warning.Rate it:

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run out the clockTo preserve a lead in a game by retaining possession, to waste time.Rate it:

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run overTo briefly describe.Rate it:

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run overTo drive over, causing injury or death.Rate it:

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run overTo overflow.Rate it:

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run overTo practice quickly, briefly.Rate it:

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run overrun over; schedule, time limit, with vehicle, budget, expense account, 'heels', time limit, person's feelings, vacation time, lawn, curb, warranty, guarantee, lease, stay, sidewalk,Rate it:

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run overTo exceed the allotted time.Rate it:

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run overTo cross by running.Rate it:

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run overto rehearseRate it:

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run pastTo bring an idea or proposal to the attention of someone in order to obtain their opinion.Rate it:

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run rampantTo go unchecked or without control; to be wild or excessive.Rate it:

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run rings aroundTo demonstrate superiority, or greater skill than another person, team or group of people.Rate it:

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run riotTo act in an uncontrolled, unbridled mannerRate it:

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run riotTo be uncontrolable.Rate it:

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run roitbehave without restrainRate it:

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run roughshod overTo treat roughly or without care, respect, or moderation; to act without control; to damage.Rate it:

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run scaredTo try everything to avoid defeat.Rate it:

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run somebody raggedTo exhaust; to demand excessive effort or work from somebody.Rate it:

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run someone raggedTo exhaust; to demand excessive effort or work from somebody.Rate it:

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run something byTo bring an idea or proposal to the attention of someone in order to obtain their opinion.Rate it:

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run something pastTo bring an idea or proposal to the attention of someone in order to obtain their opinion.Rate it:

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run something up the flagpoleTo float an idea that one suspects might be controversial.Rate it:

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run the clock downTo run down the clockRate it:

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run the gamutTo encompass the full range or variety possible.Rate it:

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run the gauntletUsed other than as an idiom: see run, gauntlet.Rate it:

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run the gauntletTo undergo a series of tests or challenges.Rate it:

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run the rule overExamine carefully and thoroughly.Rate it:

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run the showTo be the leader, to be in chargeRate it:

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run throughTo go through by running.Rate it:

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run throughTo pervade, of a quality that is characteristic of a group, organisation, or system.Rate it:

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run throughTo briefly summarise.Rate it:

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run throughTo repeat something.Rate it:

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run throughTo use completely, in a short space of time. Usually money.Rate it:

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run throughTo impale a person with a blade, usually a sword.Rate it:

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run toTo reach a particular maximum amount, size, value, etc.Rate it:

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run toTo reach the limit of one's abilities or tastes.Rate it:

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run to earthto find someone or something after a long and difficult searchRate it:

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run upOf a bowler, to run, or walk up to the bowling crease in order to bowl a ball.Rate it:

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run upTo bring a flag to the top of it's flag pole.Rate it:

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run upTo make something, usually an item of clothing, very quickly.Rate it:

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run upTo accumulate a debt.Rate it:

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run up againstBegin to encounter problems with someone or something.Rate it:

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run wildto go unchecked, to be out of controlRate it:

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run withTo follow something through to completion or realization.Rate it:

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run withTo be a member of (a gang or hooligan firm).Rate it:

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run with scissorsTo behave recklessly.Rate it:

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run with the hare and hunt with the houndsTo support both sides of an argument.Rate it:

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run-of-the-millOrdinary; not special.Rate it:

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