idioms using “run”

Run something by someone

To ask someone else’s opinion about one’s idea

“Why don‘t you run that by Fukui-san before you try it? She might have some tips for you to make it work.”

Walk before you can run

To do something easy before doing something difficult (proceed in a logical order)

“Don’t try to ski on the steepest slopes your first day; you need to walk before you can run.”

Run up a bill

To spend heavily, more than one intends to

“Be careful to not order too much alcohol at dinner; it really runs up the bill.”

A dry run

A dress rehearsal, usually of a presentation

“Let’s do a dry run of our presentation to the client about an hour before the meeting starts.”

Run down something

To belittle or criticize something or someone

“Everyone is tired of hearing the supervisor run down his subordinates.”