How to Pronounce "run its course"
expression
ˈɹən/ /ˈɪts/, /ɪts/ /ˈkɔɹs
RUN its KORS
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈɪts/ /kˈɔːs
run its KAWSS
Definition
If something 'runs its course,' it develops and finishes naturally, without interference. It can refer to an illness, process, or situation ending in the usual way.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈɪts/, /ɪts/ /ˈkɔɹs
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /ˈɪts/ /kˈɔːs
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN its KORS
UK
run its KAWSS
Listen in Context
The doctor said the flu would run its course in a week.
Sometimes you need to let a problem run its course.
The storm finally ran its course and the sun came out.
Don't worry, this cold just needs to run its course.