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good run en · NOUN

Etymology

Originally referring to theatrical performances.

Meanings

1. (idiomatic) Success over an extended period.
   • It’s been the very definition of a good run. After seven series and 156 episodes, Alicia Florrick’s story has ended – in a way, where it began; with a well-deserved slap delivered by a rightly furious woman in an anonymous corridor. 2016 June 23, Lucy Mangan, “Goodbye to The Good Wife, a miracle of the small screen”, in The Guardian:
   • I had a good run playing horses in my mind / Left my heart out somewhere running 2018, “Drunk in LA”, performed by Beach House:
   • Gold has had a good run but don't be surprised now that it's falling [title] 2013 April 15, Nils Pratley, “Gold has had a good run but don't be surprised now that it's falling”, in The Guardian:
   • to have a good run

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sun run · run good