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run the show

idiom
Meaning

To be the leader, to be in charge.


Examples
SIMPLE

She is the manager and runs the show here.

CONTEXTUAL

Since the owner retired, his daughter has been running the show at the restaurant.

COMPLEX

Although the committee members debated the policy for hours, the chairperson clearly ran the show and made the final decision.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    break into a run

    To start running.

  2. 02

    common run

    Ordinary persons, things, or events.

  3. 03

    dog and pony show

    Any presentation or display that is overly contrived or intricate, while lacking real substance.

  4. 04

    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.

  5. 05

    dummy run

    A trial or practice before the real attempt.

  6. 06

    get the show on the road

    To begin or launch; to get going.

  7. 07

    good run

    Success over an extended period.

  8. 08

    have something to show for something

    To have (some profit, reward, benefit, etc.) as a result of (one's work, expenditure, etc.)

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