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do a runner

do a run·ner
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [doo ey ruhn-er]
    • /du eɪ ˈrʌn ər/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [doo ey ruhn-er]
    • /du eɪ ˈrʌn ər/

Definitions of do a runner words

  • verbal expression do a runner escape, run away 1
  • phrase do a runner If someone does a runner, they leave a place in a hurry, for example in order to escape arrest or to avoid paying for something. 0
  • noun do a runner to run away in order to escape trouble or to avoid paying for something 0

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Parts of speech for Do a runner

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do a runner popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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