Run past

verb

To show or give a quick look of something to someone to gain their approval or opinion.

I'll run past the plans with you once more before the meeting.

Often appears as...

run past someone
run past plans

verb

To physically pass by someone or something while running.

He ran past my car without even noticing it.

Often appears as...

run past a car
run past the house

verb

To show or give a quick look of something to someone to gain their approval or opinion.

I'll run past the plans with you once more before the meeting.

Often appears as...

run past someone
run past plans

verb

To physically pass by someone or something while running.

He ran past my car without even noticing it.

Often appears as...

run past a car
run past the house

Definition 1 of 2

Pro Tip 1/3

Seeking Approval

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

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.

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.

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

Pro Tip 1/3

Seeking Approval

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

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.

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.

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

Pro Tip 1/3

Seeking Approval

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

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.

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.

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

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