Grammar fix
run by
to tell someone about something so they can give their opinion
to quickly explain an idea, plan, or decision to someone to see what they think about it
phrasal verbB2common
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- Let me run this idea by you before I send it to the team.communication
- Before making a big decision, I usually run it by my parents to get their advice.IELTS speaking
Fix the pattern
Pattern: run [something] by [someone]
WrongLet me run by you the idea.
RightLet me run the idea by you.
The order is 'run [the thing] by [the person]'.
Patternrun [something] by [someone]
Use it right
Choose the version that sounds natural in speech.
'Run by' is the natural way to ask for someone's quick take; 'solicit your opinion' is formal.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
run + something + byit by youthe idea by himthis by the bossby you first
Don't confuse it
Not the same as 'run by' meaning 'managed by' (e.g., 'The shop is run by my aunt'). Here, it means to check someone's opinion.