
Learn Business English phrases with our Phrase of the Week!
Each week, we introduce a new phrase to help you sound more natural and confident in your professional communication.
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This Week's Phrase:
RUN this idea BY you
phrase
to quickly share an idea with someone to get their opinion or approval
Hey, do you have a minute? I wanted to run this idea by you before I make any decisions.
RUN something BY/ PAST somebody
phrasal verb
to show or tell someone something and ask what they think about it
Got a minute? I just wanted to run something past you before I take the next step.
Do you mind if I run an idea by you before proceeding?
Can I get your thoughts on something? I wanted to run this by you first.
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Learn more Business English phrases with run
Let’s take a look at more Business English expressions with the verb run.
Choose the correct option to complete the sentence.
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What do you usually do when a project is running behind schedule?
If a project is running behind schedule, I first see what’s causing the delay. This problem must be fixed immediately, if possible. Then, I focus on the most important tasks. And of course, it's always a good idea to ask my team members for help. (Felix, B1-level learner)
