run a country mile

To run a long distance. A: "Why is it that Lisa can run a country mile no problem, but I get winded after one minute?" B: "Because Lisa exercises every day."

See also: country, mile, run

See also:

have (one) on the run
have someone on the run
run a mile
run over to
run over to (someone or something)
(I've) got to run
got to run
run about
run around
quick on (one's) feet

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