English Makes No Sense: Fun with Phrasal Verbs!
English has so many uses for the word “run”; it’s like a word marathon out there! There are numerous phrasal verbs that contain “run”. I n fact, today, I would like to run a few by you. Are you ready?
So, lace up your running shoes and let’s dash into the world of phrasal verbs!
Run Around
Meaning: To move around a place quickly and often in a disorganized manner.
Example: “I spent all morning running around the house looking for my keys, only to find them in my pocket!”
Imagine you’re at a party, and you’re running around trying to catch up with friends, grab some snacks, and hit the dance floor. It’s chaotic but so much fun!
Run By
Meaning: To discuss something with someone to get their opinion or approval.
Example: “I need to run my vacation plans by my boss before I book anything.”
Picture this: You’ve planned a surprise birthday party for a friend but need to run it by the group to make sure everyone can attend. After all, you wouldn’t want the surprise to be just for you!
Run Away
Meaning: To leave a place secretly or suddenly, often to escape something.
Example: “When the dog saw the bathwater, he tried to run away as fast as he could.”
We’ve all been there, right? Faced with something we’d rather avoid, like a mountain of homework, we just want to run away and hide under the covers. But remember, responsibility always catches up!
Run From
Meaning: To avoid dealing with something.
Example: “You can’t run from your problems forever; eventually, you have to face them.”
Imagine a cartoon character, arms flailing, as they run from a giant snowball rolling downhill. Sometimes, life feels like that, but it’s important to stop, turn around, and tackle that snowball head-on!
Run Into
Meaning: To meet someone by chance or to encounter a problem.
Example: “I ran into my old school teacher at the grocery store yesterday.”
Ever had one of those fortunate moments when you run into an old friend at the least expected place? It’s like the universe decided to play matchmaker for friendships !💕
So, there you have it my friends! These phrasal verbs may make English seem like it’s running in circles, but they add such color and excitement to the language. Next time you’re chatting with friends, try to sneak a few of these into the conversation and see where it takes you! Happy running! 🏃♂️
