R
Idioms beginning with "R"
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Contents of R:
[run through] {v.}
1. To make a hole through, especially with a sword; pierce.
The pirate was a good swordsman, but the hero finally ran him through.
2. To spend recklessly; use up wastefully.
* /The rich man's son quickly ran through his […]
[run to] {v. phr.}
To approximate; reach.
It has been estimated that the casualties will run to over 300,000 killed by cholera and starvation in the crowded refugee camps.
[run true to form] {v. phr.}
To follow a usual way; act as expected; agree with how a person usually acts.
The little boy's actions ran true to form. He bothered his mother until she gave him his way.
Compare: [PAR FOR THE COURSE].
[run up] {v. phr.}
1. To add to the amount of; increase.
Karl ran up a big bill at the bookstore.
2. To put together or make hastily; sew quickly together.
Jill ran up a costume for the party on her sewing machine.
3. To pull (something) […]
[run wild] {v. phr.}
To be or go out of control.
The students ran wild during spring vacation.
The new supervisor lets the children run wild.
The violets are running wild in the flower bed.
Compare: [RUN RIOT].
[run with the hare and hunt (ride) with the hounds] {v. phr.}
To appear to support both parties in a conflict; to conduct things in ambiguous ways.
Critics accused the king of running with the hare and hunting with the hounds.
[running commentary] {n. phr.}
A continual series of remarks.
My chiropractor gives me a running commentary on the health care debate while he is giving me a rubdown.