run by someone

run (something) by (one)

To casually explain something to one or inform one about something, typically in order to solicit their opinion or feedback. I have an idea I'd like to run by you. OK, run the plan by me one more time.See also: by, run

run by someone

Try out on someone, as in Let me run this idea by you and see what you think of it. [Colloquial; 1900s] See also: by, run, someone