Run Across (something)

Meaning of Idiom ‘Run Across Something’ (Phrasal Verb)

1. To run across something means to cross something, such as a road, by running.

Examples Of Use

“The deer ran across the road right in front of my car. I barely avoided hitting it.”

“My son ran across a busy street today without looking. It scared me to death but luckily there were no cars.”

“I ran across the yard to check on her but it turned out she was fine.”

“I had to run across a huge parking lot to catch my shuttle on time.”

“A mouse ran across the floor yesterday and my cat completely ignored it.”

2. To find something incidentally without actually looking for it.

Examples Of Use

“If you run across my keys let me know.”

“I can’t find that last patient’s file. If you run across it please bring it to me.”

“I ran across a ring I lost ten years ago. It belonged to my grandmother.”

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