run of play
A passage of play; a series of consecutive moments, considered as a whole.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The home team dominated the run of play during the first half.”
“Despite the score being tied, the visitors controlled the run of play for most of the match.”
“Although the underdog managed to score a lucky goal, the overall run of play clearly favored the defending champions throughout the entire contest.”
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break into a run
To start running.
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child's play
Something particularly easy or simple.
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common run
Ordinary persons, things, or events.
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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.
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dummy run
A trial or practice before the real attempt.
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go play in the traffic
To go elsewhere and feel free to engage in risky behavior; to get lost.
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good run
Success over an extended period.
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grandstand play
A successful play or other manoeuvre during a sporting competition in which one or more players shows off unnecessarily in order to entertain or impress the spectators.
Last updated August 10, 2026