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.