the common run of (something)
the common run of (something)
The standard, average, or typical type of something. The unorthodox politician is seen by many as a rebuke to the common run of bureaucrats, who spend more time debating and arguing than actually accomplishing anything meaningful. While the common run of stuff you find in a flea market is junk, every now and then you come across something really valuable.
See also: common, of, run
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
the common/general ˈrun (of something)
the average or usual type (of something): This programme is better than the general run of television comedies.See also: common, general, run
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- the common/general run
- the general run (of something)
- the normal run (of something)
- the usual run (of something)
- do the unthinkable
- kick (oneself) for (doing something)
- pardon me for living!
- exist
- Well, pardon me for living!
- (well,) pardon me for existing!