Example
“The whistleblower ran the gauntlet of interviews, hearings, and hostile questions.”
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give someone a run for their money
CEFR B1to compete nearly as well as a much stronger opponent, forcing them to work hard for victory
run riot
CEFR B2to behave in a wild, uncontrolled way that creates disorder
run amok
CEFR C1to behave wildly and without restraint, causing disorder or damage
throw down the gauntlet
CEFR C1to challenge an opponent openly and defiantly
run the gamut
CEFR C1to cover the entire range of possible types, reactions, or conditions
add insult to injury
CEFR B2make an already bad situation worse by adding humiliation or further harm
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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.