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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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running on emptyLosing enthusiasm or willingness, lacking energy.Rate it:

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sauve qui peutEvery one for himself; Run for your lives.Rate it:

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scurry awayTo run away, especially fearfully.Rate it:

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se dégourdir les jambesTo stretch one’s legs; To go out for a run.Rate it:

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sell wolf ticketsTo make empty threats or promises; to bluff.Rate it:

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shit holeA negative description of a physical place; a decaying democrat-run municipality.Rate it:

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show a clean pair of heelsto run away quickly; to make an escape quickly; to outpaceRate it:

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socialized medicineAn umbrella term for any system of government-run health care.Rate it:

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softly, softly, catchee monkeyCapture a target without startling it to run away.Rate it:

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solo runAction taken without consultation of colleagues or approval of superiorsRate it:

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solo runA run made while soloing the football.Rate it:

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stadium currere (Off. 3. 10. 42)to run a foot-race.Rate it:

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still waters run deepA person with a calm appearance has, or may have, considerable inner emotion, character, or intellect.Rate it:

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swing for the fencesTo swing at the ball as hard as possible, with the aim of getting a home run, increasing the chance of missing the ball.Rate it:

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take a powderTo leave in a hurry; run away; scram; depart without taking leave or notifying anyone, often with a connotation of avoiding something unpleasant or shirking responsibility.Rate it:

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take a run atTo attempt to achieve or acquire.Rate it:

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take a run atTo attack or challenge or to try to attack or challenge.Rate it:

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