idioms using run

Run through

To review or practice

“We need to run through the songs a few times prior to the concert.”

Note: Can also be used as a compound noun: "to do a run-through".

Dry run

A dress rehearsal, a full rehearsal

“Kubota-san, the director, is planning a dry run on Thursday because the play opens on Friday.”

Run down

To criticize, speak badly about

“Ishikawa-san, a restaurant owner, likes to run down other restaurants.”

Run-in

An argument

“Suzuki-san had a run-in with the hotel manager about the extra service charges on the bill.”

Run up the bill

To increase the cost

“The food in this restaurant isn't expensive, but the drinks and dessert really run up the bill.”