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General idioms that span a wide range of everyday topics.

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run in the family

to be a characteristic or trait that is common among family members

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run into a brick wall

to encounter an obstacle that is impossible to overcome

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run into the ground

to exhaust or overuse something until it is no longer effective

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run into the sand

to lose progress or come to a standstill

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run out

to deplete a supply completely

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run out of steam

to lose energy or motivation

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run scared

To be very frightened or anxious, often to the point of being unable to act.

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run the gamut

to cover a wide range of experiences or options

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run the gauntlet

to endure a series of challenges or criticisms

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run the show

to be in charge or to control a situation

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run with the hare and hunt with the hounds

to try to please two opposing sides or groups

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sacred cow

something that is considered immune from criticism or questioning

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