R
Idioms beginning with "R"
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[run into the ground] {v. phr.}, {informal}
1. To do or use (something) more than is wanted or needed.
It's all right to borrow my hammer once in a while, but don't run it into the ground.
2. To win over or defeat (someone) completely.
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[run its course] {v. phr.}
To fulfill a normal development; terminate a normal period.
Your flu will run its course; in a few days you'll be back on your feet.
[run off] {v. phr.}
1. To produce with a printing press or duplicating machine.
The print shop ran off a thousand copies of the newspaper.
2. To drive away.
The boys saw a dog digging in mother's flower bed, and they ran him off.
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[run-off] {n.}
A second election held to determine the winner when the results of the first one were inconclusive.
The senatorial race was so close that the candidates will have to hold a run-off.
[run off at the mouth] {v. phr.}
To talk too much; be unable to stop talking.
"Shut up, John," our father cried. "You are always running off at the mouth."
[run of luck] {n. phr.}
A period of good luck.
I had a run of luck last Saturday when I went fishing and caught seven big trout within one hour.
[run-of-the-mill] or [run-of-the-mine] {adj.}
Of a common kind; ordinary; usual.
Frank is a very good bowler, but Joe is just run-of-the-mill.
It was just a run-of-the-mine movie.
[runner-up] {n.}
The person who finishes second in a race or contest; the one next after the winner.
Tom won the race and Jack was runner-up.
Joan was runner-up in the contest for class secretary.
Compare: [SECOND-BEST].
[running start] {n. phr.}
Good progress at the beginning.
The team was off to a running start, having won the first two games.
Contributions of $5000 before the drive began gave the charity fund a running start.
Compare: [HEAD START].