run something up the flagpole en · VERB
Pronunciation
- (Australia) audio
Etymology
Short form of run it up the flagpole, to see who salutes.
Meanings
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(idiomatic, transitive) To propose an idea or make a suggestion in order to acquire feedback from others.
The idea might not be so bad; why don't you run it up the flagpole at the next board meeting?
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| ran something up the flagpole | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| run something up the flagpole | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| running something up the flagpole | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| runs something up the flagpole | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic |