The angry neighbors wanted to run the thief out of town.
run out of town
idiomTo force someone out of a place or a position.
After the manager was caught stealing money, the staff threatened to run him out of town if he ever returned.
The villagers, fed up with the corrupt official's constant lies, eventually banded together to run him out of town for good.
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big end of town
The top end of town.
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blow town
To suddenly leave one's residence.
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break into a run
To start running.
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common run
Ordinary persons, things, or events.
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company town
A town, city, or other municipality in which a single large business has a controlling influence over the economy and, sometimes, over the societal structure and the local government.
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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 to town
To proceed enthusiastically, vigorously, or expertly.
Last updated April 17, 2026