on the run

1. Attempting to avoid capture, typically as a fugitive from law enforcement; on the lam. The escaped convicts have been on the run for a week, with no leads as to their whereabouts.

2. In a vulnerable position, as of a competitor close to defeat. You've got 'em on the run now, boys! Go out there and finish it! The challenger brought up the senator's past tax evasion during the debate and had him on the run for the rest of the night.

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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

on the run

1. Fig. while one is moving from place to place. I will try to pick up some aspirin today on the run. I will think about it on the run.

2. Fig. running from the police. Richard is on the run from the cops. The gang of crooks is on the run.

See also: on, run

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

on the run

1. In rapid retreat; also, attempting to escape from pursuers. For example, The guerrillas were on the run after the ambush, or The burglars were on the run from the police. [Early 1800s]

2. Hurrying from place to place, as in The company officers were always on the run from New York to Los Angeles and back. [Late 1800s]

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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

on the run

1 trying to avoid being captured. 2 continuously active and busy.

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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

on the ˈrun

1 (of an escaped prisoner, criminal, etc.) be running away or hiding from the police: Four prisoners escaped this morning. Three of them were caught but one of them is still on the run.
2 be very busy or active: She’s been on the run all day. It’s not surprising she’s tired.
3 (of an enemy, opponent, etc.) in the process of being defeated: Liverpool have got Manchester United on the run. The rebels are on the run now. Victory is ours.

See also: on, run

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

on the run

1. mod. while one is moving from place to place. I will try to get some aspirin today on the run.

2. mod. running from the police. Shorty is on the run from the cops.

See also: on, run

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

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on the lam
lam
take it on the lam
run as fast as (one's) legs can carry (one)
be pushing at an open door
run for (one's) life
run for life
keep to (oneself)
keep to oneself
bone up on (something)

词组	on the run
释义	on the run on the run 1. Attempting to avoid capture, typically as a fugitive from law enforcement; on the lam. The escaped convicts have been on the run for a week, with no leads as to their whereabouts. 2. In a vulnerable position, as of a competitor close to defeat. You've got 'em on the run now, boys! Go out there and finish it! The challenger brought up the senator's past tax evasion during the debate and had him on the run for the rest of the night. See also: on, run Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. on the run 1. Fig. while one is moving from place to place. I will try to pick up some aspirin today on the run. I will think about it on the run. 2. Fig. running from the police. Richard is on the run from the cops. The gang of crooks is on the run. See also: on, run McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. on the run 1. In rapid retreat; also, attempting to escape from pursuers. For example, The guerrillas were on the run after the ambush, or The burglars were on the run from the police. [Early 1800s] 2. Hurrying from place to place, as in The company officers were always on the run from New York to Los Angeles and back. [Late 1800s] See also: on, run The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. on the run 1 trying to avoid being captured. 2 continuously active and busy. See also: on, run Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary on the ˈrun 1 (of an escaped prisoner, criminal, etc.) be running away or hiding from the police: Four prisoners escaped this morning. Three of them were caught but one of them is still on the run. 2 be very busy or active: She’s been on the run all day. It’s not surprising she’s tired. 3 (of an enemy, opponent, etc.) in the process of being defeated: Liverpool have got Manchester United on the run. The rebels are on the run now. Victory is ours. See also: on, run Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary on the run 1. mod. while one is moving from place to place. I will try to get some aspirin today on the run. 2. mod. running from the police. Shorty is on the run from the cops. See also: on, run McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: on the lam lam take it on the lam run as fast as (one's) legs can carry (one) be pushing at an open door run for (one's) life run for life keep to (oneself) keep to oneself bone up on (something)
随便看	something else something else again something else entirely something else, he/she/it is something fierce (something) for (something) something for the weekend (something) gives me life something has your name on it (something) in a million something in it something in it for (one) something in the wind (something) is all (one) needs (something) is better than nothing (something) is enough to plague a saint (something) is just what (one) needs (something) is no object (something) is not going to (do something) itself (something) isn't everything (something) is one thing, (something else) is (quite) another (something) is over (one's) head something is rotten in (the state of) Denmark something is rotten in the state of Denmark (something) is the last straw