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run a mile |
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run a mile (informal) if you say that someone would run a mile if they had to deal with a particular situation, you mean that they would do anything to avoid it He flirts the whole time but it's not serious - he'd run a mile if a woman actually made him an offer. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Young Jerry very well knew what it would be; but, when he saw it, and saw his honoured parent about to wrench it open, he was so frightened, being new to the sight, that he made off again, and never stopped until he had run a mile or more. He would have liked to run a mile or two and jump a few gates. |
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