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What Does "Run With It " Mean in Business English?
- Erin West
- Apr 14
- 2 min read
Updated: 6 days ago
Learn Business English phrases with our Phrase of the Week!
This week’s phrase is all about what to do when someone gives you the green light to move forward — and they’re trusting you to take the lead.
What Would You Do in This Situation?
Picture this:
Your manager calls you in.
“I like your idea,” she says. “It’s solid. You’ve got the skills. I think you should run with it.”
Wait… what?
You were just brainstorming… and now it’s your project?
So, what does "run with it" mean in Business English?
This Week’s Phrase:
RUN WITH IT
idiom, informal
to take an idea or task and start doing it without waiting for more help or instructions
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What Does “Run With It” Mean in Business English?
Listen to a Real-Life Example
Run With It: More Real-Life Examples
Team Brainstorm
-I put together a rough draft of the campaign idea.
-This looks solid, it’s got potential.
-Should I keep developing it?
-Definitely. Run with it.
Manager & Employee
-The client liked my proposal during the call.
-That’s awesome! What did they say?
-They want us to move forward with it.
-Great! Run with it!
Streamline It
-I think I found a way to automate the reports.
-Seriously? That could save hours.
-Want me to test it out?
-For sure, run with it and let’s see what happens.
Let’s Chat!
Have you ever been told to "run with it"? How did it go?
Yes, I have. Last month, in a meeting, I shared an idea about organizing our team files. My manager said, “That’s great! Run with it.” I was a little nervous, but I made a new folder system and showed it to the team. They liked it, and now we all use it. I felt proud because I did something helpful. (Elena, B1 English learner)
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This Week’s Business English Quiz:
Run With It, Cut Corners, Put Out Fires, Play Hardball & Hit a Snag
