Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

run a mile

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.54 in modern English

Syllables: run a mile
IPA

10

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To escape, flee, or leave a situation or relationship, usually as a result of a shocking or sudden announcement or revelation.

British usage

Example Sentences

"If I told him that I had kids, he'd run a mile."

Usage

British usage

Inflected Forms

runs a mile (present, singular) running a mile (participle, present) ran a mile (past)

Phrases

cold feet run away

Frequently Paired Words

cold feet run away

Questions

What does run a mile mean?: To escape, flee, or leave a situation or relationship, usually as a result of a shocking or sudden announcement or revelation.

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