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Meaning of the word "run along" in English

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run along

US /rʌn əˈlɔŋ/

UK /rʌn əˈlɒŋ/

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Phrasal Verb

to go away or leave, often used as an informal way to tell someone to leave, especially a child

Example:

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Now, run along, children, it's time for bed.

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I told him to run along and play somewhere else.

Synonym:

scram beat it shoo buzz off get lost

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Related Word:

along along with running run run into run-in run by