run circles around or run rings around : to show marked superiority over : defeat decisively or overwhelmingly run dry 1 : to use up an available supply 2 : to become exhausted or spent his inspiration had run dry run interference ...
Every morning he ran the dirt path around the reservoir to keep in condition. She ran her fingers over the keyboard. to traverse (a distance) in running: He ran the mile in just over four minutes. to perform, compete in, or accomplish by or as by running: ...