have a run of

have a run of (something)

To experience a period in which something (named after "of") happens continuously. My classroom has had a real run of illnesses this winter, unfortunately. With this refund from the IRS, it looks like my run of good luck is still going!
See also: have, of, run
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

have a run of something

Fig. to have a continuous series of events. (Especially bad luck.) I had a run of bad luck at the casino. The city had a run of serious crimes that angered the citizens. The company had a run of huge sales increases over the last few years.
See also: have, of, run
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • have a run of (something)
  • make (something) up as (one) goes (along)
  • have one's eye on
  • have (got) an/(one's) eye on (someone or something)
  • enjoy a long run
  • slog away
  • slave over
  • slave over (something)
  • rivet (one's) eyes on (someone or something)
  • balls on about (something)