Example
“The children ran riot in the playroom while the adults cooked dinner.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
run amok
Neutral · CEFR C1
to behave wildly and without restraint, causing disorder or damage
run the gauntlet
Neutral · CEFR C1
to endure a succession of ordeals, attacks, or severe criticism
give someone a run for their money
Neutral · CEFR B1
to compete nearly as well as a much stronger opponent, forcing them to work hard for victory
run the gamut
Neutral · CEFR C1
to cover the entire range of possible types, reactions, or conditions
give someone the slip
Neutral · CEFR B2
to escape or evade someone who is following or pursuing you
hold the line
Neutral · CEFR B2
to maintain a position, decision, or principle despite pressure
Source methodology
Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.