Monday, September 15, 2014

Lesson 254: Run it by Someone


 
 
Today's lesson is a very useful phrasal verb

to run something by someone

meanings:       

  1. to give someone some information so they can offer positive or negative feedback.
  2. to propose something to someone so they might accept or refuse it.

examples:

  1. Dennis wanted to run his proposal by his boss.
  2. Before making a decision, Selena wanted to run her ideas by her whole family.
  3. Dan liked the trip plans, so he decided to run them by everyone for final approval.
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2 comments:

  1. AlisonSeptember 17, 2014 at 10:05 AM

    That's a very useful expression. And I remember that you taught me 'see to it'. I usually use this expression, and now I'm gonna also do 'run it by someone'. Thank you.

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  2. JackofallhobbiesSeptember 17, 2014 at 5:11 PM

    You are very welcome

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