go/run deep
go deep
1. To persist for a long time, as of a significant issue or problem. The problems between them go deep, so I doubt they'll be reconciling any time soon.
2. slang In American football, for a receiver to run down the field in order to catch a long pass. Often used as an imperative. Jackson, run a slant. Williams, you go deep.
See also: deep, go
run deep
To be well established and strongly integrated into the nature or character of something. In this part of the country, college basketball rivalries run deep. Among that demographic, loyalty to the party runs deep, so I don't think you'll find many undecided voters.
See also: deep, run
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
run deep
orgo deep
COMMON If something such as a feeling, emotion, or problem runs deep or goes deep, it is very serious or strong, often because it has existed for a long time. My allegiance to Kendall and his company ran deep. Hatred of the army runs deep, and most here have come to side with the rebels. His anger and anguish clearly went deep.
See also: deep, run
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
go/run ˈdeep
(of emotions, beliefs, etc.) be felt in a strong way, especially for a long time: Dignity and pride run deep in this community.See also: deep, go, run
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- against time
- against the clock
- about time
- (it's) (a)bout time
- any time means no time
- any time
- (it's) time to run
- anytime
- (it's) time to push along
- (it's) time to hit the road