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Region: General | Usage example: The manager liked the pitch and told her to run with it.

Run with it

Meaning

Take an idea and develop it further.

Usage

Encouragement in collaborate settings to keep momentum.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Track and field imagery of continuing after receiving a baton.

Modern workplaces adopted the phrase by the late 20th century.