make the running
To have a leading or influential position in a field or activity; to be more active than others.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“She is making the running in the race for president.”
“Our company is making the running in the tech market by launching new products every month.”
“By consistently investing in sustainable energy research, the firm is making the running and setting the standard for the entire industry.”
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absence makes the heart grow fonder
One feels more love or affection for those one loves when parted from them.
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cannot make it
Cannot reach satisfactory or expected standards or do something competently; describes someone in a hopeless situation.
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doctors make the worst patients
It is difficult to advise people on subjects that they are experts on.
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enough to make a cat laugh
Very outlandish or outrageous.
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enough to make the angels weep
Something so distressing that it causes one to lose hope and faith.
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fine feathers make fine birds
Something that appears beautiful or good is by definition beautiful or good.
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have it made
To have accomplished all there is to do; to have no further work or difficulty.
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hit the ground running
To begin an activity immediately and with full commitment.
Last updated August 10, 2026