run over |
of a moving vehicle or a driver operating a moving vehicle, to hit and knock down (someone or something), causing serious injury or death. [2 definitions] |
run riot |
to move, act, or grow without control. |
run the gauntlet |
to expose oneself to harsh criticism or attacks by multiple people, especially by being forced to proceed through two lines of attackers. |
run up |
to keep adding to something and cause it to become large. [2 definitions] |
run wild |
to grow unrestrained or unchecked. [2 definitions] |
run-down |
in poor physical condition or health. [4 definitions] |
run-in |
(informal) a clash or quarrel. [2 definitions] |
run-of-the-mill |
commonplace or mediocre; ordinary; unremarkable. |
run-on |
of or designating that which is run on or appended, as in printing or printed matter. [3 definitions] |
run-on sentence |
in writing, two or more sentences incorrectly constructed as one. |
run-through |
a quick review or rehearsal of a sequence of actions, such as a play, musical performance, or dance. |
runoff |
an additional trial, contest, or election, as to break a tie. [2 definitions] |
short-run |
lasting or enduring for only a brief time; short-term. |
ski run |
a slope, trail, or course for skiing. |