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Run something past me

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18 August 2026

Run something past me

We use this expression to say that we are going to share our ideas about something.

Written: Yes

Spoken: Yes

Formal: Yes

Informal: No

Example 1

Can I ask your opinion on something?

Sure. What are your thinking about?

I've got some ideas I want to run by you.

Example 2

Has Michele told you what he's planning for the meeting next week?

Yeah, he ran some ideas by me yesterday.

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