How to Pronounce "run to earth"
expression
RUN tuh ERTH
run too URTH
Definition
To find or catch someone or something after a long search or chase. Often used when someone or something has been hiding or hard to find.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈtu/, /tə/, /tɪ/ /ˈɝθ
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /tˈuː/ /ˈɜːθ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN tuh ERTH
UK
run too URTH
Listen in Context
The police finally ran to earth the missing car.
After months, they ran the suspect to earth in a nearby town.
She ran the information to earth after a lot of research.
No matter how well he hid, they were determined to run him to earth.