1 B2 idiomatic informal
For separate things, events, or periods to blur together so they cannot be distinguished from one another
"After months of lockdown, all the days began to run into one."
run into one
B2 informal intransitive
When separate things become indistinguishable or blur together into a single entity
In plain English
When two or more things mix together so much that you can't tell them apart anymore
What does "run into one" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To run and merge into a single thing — fairly descriptive of the blending sense
Actually means
When two or more things mix together so much that you can't tell them apart anymore
Usage tip
Commonly used to describe days, memories, sounds, or colours that blur together. More common in British English. Often used to express monotony or confusion.
Words that pair with "run into one"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
days memories sounds colours weeks voices
How to conjugate "run into one"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
run into one
I/you/we/they
3rd person
runs into one
he/she/it
Past simple
ran into one
yesterday
Past participle
run into one
have + pp
-ing form
running into one
continuous
Hear "run into one" in the wild
Listen to native speakers using "run into one" in real YouTube videos — click a clip to watch it on Looplines.
Keep exploring
Jump to every phrasal verb built on the same verb, particle, or level.