Have a run of Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹən/ /ˈəv

HAV-uh-RUN-uhv

UK

hæv/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈʌn/ /ˈɒv

HAV-uh-RUN-ov

التعريف

To experience a series of similar events, often successes, failures, or specific situations, happening one after another.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

This is a semi-formal, idiomatic expression. Most common with words like 'success', 'bad luck', 'wins', or 'losses' (e.g., 'have a run of bad luck'). Rare in negative constructions; usually describes notable sequences.

• Spanish: tener una racha de
• Portuguese (BR): ter uma sequência de - ter uma fase de
• Portuguese (PT): ter uma sequência de - ter uma fase de
• Chinese (Simplified): 经历一段（连续）
• Chinese (Traditional): 經歷一段（連續）
• Hindi: का सिलसिला होना
• Arabic: يمر بفترة من
• Bengali: একটানা সময় থাকা
• Russian: иметь полосу (чего-либо)
• Japanese: 連続して～がある
• Vietnamese: có một chuỗi (liên tiếp)
• Korean: 연속적으로 ~이 있다
• Turkish: bir dizi (başarı/şanssızlık vb.) yaşamak
• Urdu: ایک سلسلہ ہونا
• Indonesian: mengalami serangkaian

جمل نموذجية

They had a run of bad luck last year.

basic

We had a run of good weather for the festival.

basic

The team had a run of three wins in a row.

basic

I've had a run of late nights this week—I'm exhausted.

natural

Their company has had a run of success with new products lately.

natural

Don't worry—everyone has a run of bad days sometimes.

natural