run past
To bring an idea or proposal to the attention of (someone) in order to obtain their opinion.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Can I run my new idea past you?”
“I want to run my vacation plans past my manager before I book the flights.”
“Before presenting the proposal to the board, she decided to run the core concepts past her most trusted colleagues to ensure they were sound.”
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blast from the past
Something or someone that a person has not seen for a long time that evokes nostalgic feelings.
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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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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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ghost from one's past
Something unpleasant from one's past that "haunts" them (makes them feel uneasy) to the present day.
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good run
Success over an extended period.
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hit and run
A road accident in which a driver hits someone and then drives away without stopping to help or take responsibility.
Last updated August 10, 2026