idioms using “run”

Get the run-around

To be misled or delayed, to be treated poorly

“The insurance company owes us money but they are giving us the run-around.”

Dry run

A rehearsal

“We are doing a dry run of the presentation before the client arrives in the office.”

Run-of-the-mill

Normal, average

“The coat was run-of-the-mill quality so the designer price was not justified.”

Run a tab

To pay a bill after several purchases instead of at the time of each purchase

“We’ll just run a tab at the bar for the office party and pay when party ends.”

Run (someone) down

To find (someone)

“Have you been able to run down Kimura-san? He needs to sign these papers before he leaves on holiday.”