run in with
B2 informal transitive
In simple words
To get into a fight or argument with someone, especially police or a boss
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To have a conflict or confrontation with someone, especially someone in authority
"He ran in with his supervisor over the new company policy."
Usage notes
Most commonly used with authority figures: police, the law, management, etc. Often implies the subject was at fault or in trouble.
Commonly used with
law police authorities management teacher neighbour
Forms
Base
run in with
I/you/we/they
3rd person
runs in with
he/she/it
Past simple
ran in with
yesterday
Past participle
run in with
have + pp
-ing form
running in with
continuous
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