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run for the roses

idiom
Meaning

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


Examples
SIMPLE

The team hopes to run for the roses this season.

CONTEXTUAL

After winning their last five games, the players are focused on their goal to run for the roses.

COMPLEX

With the conference championship within reach, the coach reminded his squad that they must win every remaining game if they intend to run for the roses.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  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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