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run for the roses

idiom

A college football game or series of games played with the ultimate goal of qualifying for the championship Rose Bowl game.


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  1. 01

    bed of roses

    A pleasant or easy situation; an untroubled existence.

  2. 02

    break into a run

    To start running.

  3. 03

    come up roses

    To enter into a condition or situation which is favorable; to develop in a pleasing or advantageous manner.

  4. 04

    common run

    Ordinary persons, things, or events.

  5. 05

    dry run

    A practice or rehearsal; especially, one that goes through all the motions of a physical process but without the raw material or workpiece present.

  6. 06

    dummy run

    A trial or practice before the real attempt.

  7. 07

    good run

    Success over an extended period.

  8. 08

    hit and run

    Sexual intercourse followed by a prompt departure; a one-night stand.

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