{"id":12038,"date":"2026-02-20T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T01:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/?p=12038"},"modified":"2026-02-10T06:59:41","modified_gmt":"2026-02-10T06:59:41","slug":"phrasal-verbs-run","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-run\/","title":{"rendered":"14 Phrasal Verbs and Idioms With \"Run\""},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-run\/#Phrasal_Verbs_With_%E2%80%9CRun%E2%80%9D\" >Phrasal Verbs With &#8220;Run&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-run\/#Run_low_on\" >Run low on ~<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-run\/#Run_out_of\" >Run out of ~<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-run\/#Run_across\" >Run across<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-run\/#Run_bypast_someone\" >Run by\/past (someone)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-run\/#Run_into\" >Run into&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-run\/#Run_along\" >Run along<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-run\/#Run_around_with\" >Run around with<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-run\/#Run_off\" >Run off<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-run\/#Other_Common_Expressions_With_%E2%80%9CRun%E2%80%9D\" >Other Common Expressions With &#8220;Run&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-run\/#Run_down\" >Run down<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-run\/#On_the_run\" >On the run<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-run\/#Run_errands\" >Run errands<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-run\/#Run_ones_mouth\" >Run one&#8217;s mouth<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-run\/#Run_something_into_the_ground\" >Run something into the ground<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-run\/#Runaway_success\" >Runaway success<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs-run\/#Wrap-up\" >Wrap-up<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Adding simple prepositions to many verbs will change them into phrasal verbs, which let you talk about many different topics with only basic vocabulary. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article, we'll explore some useful phrasal verbs and idioms using \"run.\" Let's go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phrasal_Verbs_With_%E2%80%9CRun%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Phrasal Verbs With &#8220;Run&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Run_low_on\"><\/span><strong>Run low on ~<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/16022330\/phrasal_verbs_run_1-1024x768.jpg\" alt=\"A person using a pump to fill up their car's gas tank\" class=\"wp-image-12064\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/16022330\/phrasal_verbs_run_1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/16022330\/phrasal_verbs_run_1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/16022330\/phrasal_verbs_run_1-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When your supply of an item or resource is almost gone, you're \"running low on it.\" You can use this phrasal verb to talk about both literal and figurative things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We're <strong>running low on <\/strong>gas, so let's stop at the next gas station we see.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Our client is <strong>running low on<\/strong> patience; we need to finish this project soon.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Run_out_of\"><\/span><strong>Run out of ~<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If a resource is <em>completely<\/em> gone and there's no more of it, you've \"run out\" of it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I <strong>ran out of<\/strong> time before I could <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/study\/how-to-stop-running-out-of-time-on-toeic-reading\/\">answer every question on the test<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Make sure you have your credit cards in case you <strong>run out of<\/strong> cash.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Run_across\"><\/span><strong>Run across<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you \"run across\" something, you notice it even though you weren't searching for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I was shopping for pants, but I <strong>ran across<\/strong> some nice shirts for a good price.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Run_bypast_someone\"><\/span><strong>Run by\/past (someone)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/16022353\/phrasal_verbs_run_2-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"Three professionals looking at a computer screen in an office\" class=\"wp-image-12065\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/16022353\/phrasal_verbs_run_2-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/16022353\/phrasal_verbs_run_2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/16022353\/phrasal_verbs_run_2-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/16022353\/phrasal_verbs_run_2-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/16022353\/phrasal_verbs_run_2-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You \"run something by\" (or \"past\") someone when you ask for their opinion or to get their approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We need to <strong>run<\/strong> <strong>this<\/strong> <strong>by<\/strong> our manager before we can approve the project.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>If I want to make a big purchase, I always <strong>run<\/strong> <strong>it<\/strong> <strong>by<\/strong> my wife first.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Run_into\"><\/span><strong>Run into<\/strong>&nbsp;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning 1: to meet someone by chance or without a plan<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I <strong>ran into<\/strong> an old friend from high school this afternoon. We haven't seen each other in years!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>Meaning 2: to hit, to collide with<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The car lost control and<strong> ran into<\/strong> a pole on the side of the road.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Run_along\"><\/span><strong>Run along<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Run along\" is used in the imperative form to tell someone to leave. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that this is normally only said to children; saying it to an adult would be very rude.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p><strong>Run along<\/strong> and play outside, kids. We'll come get you when it's time to go.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Run_around_with\"><\/span><strong>Run around with<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This casual phrasal verb means \"to hang out with\" or \"to spend time with.\" It often has a negative nuance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I'm worried about the kids my son is <strong>running around with<\/strong> after school.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Run_off\"><\/span><strong>Run off<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Someone \"runs off\" when they leave quickly or suddenly.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-left\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141854\/avatar_38.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">A<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\">Where's Connie?<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"unified-block unified-chat-bubble pos-right\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-user\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2023\/02\/22141631\/avatar_17.png\" class=\"unified-chat-bubble-avatar\" width=\"50\" height=\"50\"><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-name\">B<\/div><\/div><div class=\"unified-chat-bubble-content\"><div class=\"block-align-none\">She <strong>ran off<\/strong> a few minutes ago. She said she was late for a meeting.\u00a0<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Common_Expressions_With_%E2%80%9CRun%E2%80%9D\"><\/span><strong>Other Common Expressions With &#8220;Run&#8221;<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Run_down\"><\/span><strong>Run down<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/10065728\/phrasal_verbs_run_3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A run-down room in need of renovation\" class=\"wp-image-12887\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/10065728\/phrasal_verbs_run_3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/10065728\/phrasal_verbs_run_3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/10065728\/phrasal_verbs_run_3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/10065728\/phrasal_verbs_run_3-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2026\/02\/10065728\/phrasal_verbs_run_3-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>\"Run down\" is an adjective that means \"in poor condition.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>We bought a <strong>run down<\/strong> house for really cheap. If we work hard, we can turn it into a great place to live.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also use this expression to talk about people who are exhausted or stressed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Meg had been feeling <strong>run down<\/strong> for weeks, so she decided to take a vacation to relax.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"On_the_run\"><\/span><strong>On the run<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Someone \"on the run\" is trying to avoid being captured by police or other authorities!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The bank robbers were finally caught after being <strong>on the run<\/strong> for several weeks.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Run_errands\"><\/span><strong>Run errands<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/16022419\/phrasal_verbs_run_4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A woman shopping in a market\" class=\"wp-image-12067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/16022419\/phrasal_verbs_run_4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/16022419\/phrasal_verbs_run_4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/16022419\/phrasal_verbs_run_4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/16022419\/phrasal_verbs_run_4-420x280.jpg 420w, https:\/\/assets.blog.engoo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/9\/2025\/09\/16022419\/phrasal_verbs_run_4-840x560.jpg 840w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>An <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/app\/words\/word\/errand\/zga0ELstQmCjlQAAAEAqRQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">errand<\/a> is a small job or task; think of it like a chore you must leave your home to do. However, instead of saying \"do errands,\" we say \"<em>run<\/em> errands.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>I have to <strong>run<\/strong> a few <strong>errands<\/strong> this afternoon, but I'll be free later.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Run_ones_mouth\"><\/span><strong>Run one&#8217;s mouth<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This expression is a negative way to refer to someone who talks too much. For example, you might say that someone who often gossips is \"running their mouth.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Jackie's always <strong>running her mouth<\/strong> and spreading rumors about people. I wish she'd shut up!<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<p>This is similar to the expression \"<a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/how-to-use-big-like-a-native-speaker\/#Big_mouth\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">big mouth<\/a>,\" which is a noun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Run_something_into_the_ground\"><\/span><strong>Run something into the ground<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This phrase refers to leading or controlling something in a way that leads to its destruction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The CEO was pressured to resign after his controversial decisions <strong>ran<\/strong> the company<strong> into the ground<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Runaway_success\"><\/span><strong>Runaway success<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Something that becomes very successful very quickly is said to be a \"runaway success.\"<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>The animated film <em><a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/travel-fun\/kpop_your_idol_lyrics\/\">KPop Demon Hunters<\/a><\/em> became a <strong>runaway success<\/strong> when it was released in June 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrap-up\"><\/span><strong>Wrap-up<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If this article was helpful for you, we have good news: There are many more just like it! For more useful phrasal verbs, check out <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/blog\/language-tips\/phrasal-verbs\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">this post<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Finally, don't forget to book a 25-minute <a href=\"https:\/\/engoo.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">English lesson<\/a> with an Engoo tutor to try these expressions in a real conversation!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Adding simple prepositions to many verbs will change them into phrasal verbs, which let you talk about many different topics with only basic vocabulary. 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