Run past

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Pro Tip 1/3

Seeking Approval

Use 'run past' when you want someone's feedback or agreement on an idea or plan.

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Can I run past a few ideas for the project with you?

Pro Tip 2/3

Quick Sharing

'Run past' implies a brief or informal sharing of information, rather than a detailed discussion.

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Let me quickly run past the agenda before we start.

Pro Tip 3/3

Not Final

Using 'run past' can signal that something is still a draft or open to changes.

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I need to run past the proposal with my team before submitting it.

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