run (something) by (one)

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 something by (someone) (again)

to explain something to someone again; to say something to someone again. I didn't hear you. Please run that by me again. Please run it by so we can all hear it.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

run by

v.1. To run near or alongside someone or something: We were walking in the woods when suddenly a big moose ran by.2. To encounter something while walking or running: We ran by two waterfalls during our hike in the mountains.3. To tell, explain, or demonstrate something to someone: Please run those instructions by me again—I didn't hear them all.4. To come to some place for a brief period of time: I ran by the store after work to pick up some milk.See also: by, run