in the short run
over the short haul
In the immediate future.
We are leasing a car in the short run; later we might buy one.
on the run
In a hurry; hurrying.
Jane called "Help!" and Tom came on the run.
Modern mothers are usually on the run.
Going away from a fight; in retreat; retreating.
The enemy soldiers were on the run.
out of the running
Having no chance to win; not among the real contenders; not among those to be considered.
John had been out of the running since his first date with Mary, but he didn't realize it.
Jones's horse was put out of the running early in the race.
punch-drunk
Dazed or become dulled in the mind from being hit in the head.
He was a punch-drunk boxer who made his living shining shoes.
In a foggy state of mind; groggy.
Mary was so thrilled at winning the contest she acted punch-drunk.
Mark was punch-drunk for a few minutes after he fell off his bicycle.
run a risk
take a risk
To be open to danger or loss; put yourself in danger; be unprotected.
A baseball umpire wears a mask and chest protector so he won't run the risk of being hit by the ball.
Billy takes a risk of being hit by a car when he runs into the street without looking.
I was afraid to run the risk of betting on the game.
run a temperature
To have a body temperature that is above normal; have a fever.
Jimmy didn't look ill, although he was running a temperature.
We took the baby to the doctor because he was running a temperature.
run a tight ship
To run an organization with a firm hand, with strict rules and regulations.
Our dean of the college runs a very tight ship; he tolerates no mistakes.
run after
chase after
To try to find; look for; hunt.
The Dramatic Club has to run all over town after things for setting the stage when it puts on a play.
To seek the company of; chase.
Some boys spend a lot of time and money running after girls.