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run by

Meaning: If you run your ideas or your thoughts by someone, you ask them what they think of them.

For example:

  • run sth by sb After you've thought about it, run your ideas by me and I'll let you know how they sound.

  • run sth by sb Run that by me again, could you? I didn't hear you the first time.

Quick Quiz:

When you've got your presentation ready, run it by me and I'll
  1. let you know what I think
  2. keep it safe for you
  3. tell you it's wonderful

Grammar explanation: separable and non-separable phrasal verbs

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