in the short run in the short run {adv. phr.} In the immediate future. We are leasing a car in the short run; later we might buy one. Contrast: IN THE LONG RUN. Categories: add yours {adv. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: I Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Add my comment