Run with scissors Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ/ /ˈsɪzɝz
RUN with SIZ-erz
ɹˈʌn/ /wˈɪð/ /sˈɪsəz
run WITH SIS-uhz
Definition
To move quickly while holding scissors in your hand, often used as a warning to avoid dangerous behavior. Can also mean acting carelessly or recklessly.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used literally with children or figuratively to warn someone about dangerous or reckless actions. Implies carelessness. Not formal; informal and cautionary.
Spanish: correr con tijerasPortuguese (BR): correr com tesouraPortuguese (PT): correr com tesourasChinese (Simplified): 拿着剪刀跑Chinese (Traditional): 拿著剪刀跑Hindi: कैंची लेकर दौड़नाArabic: الجري مع المقصBengali: কাঁচি হাতে দৌড়ানো - অসাবধান বা বিপজ্জনক কাজ করাRussian: бегать с ножницами - вести себя неосторожноJapanese: ハサミを持って走る - 無謀なことをするVietnamese: chạy với kéo - hành động liều lĩnhKorean: 가위를 들고 달리다 - 무모하게 행동하다Turkish: makasla koşmak - dikkatsizce davranmakUrdu: قینچی لے کر دوڑنا - لاپرواہی سے کام کرناIndonesian: berlari dengan gunting - bertindak ceroboh
Example Sentences
You should never run with scissors.
basic
His mom told him, "Don’t run with scissors!"
basic
It’s dangerous to run with scissors in your hand.
basic
We all know not to run with scissors, but sometimes people still take risks.
natural
Investing all your money at once is like choosing to run with scissors.
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He likes to live dangerously—always ready to run with scissors.
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