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Run it by

PronunciationRUN it BY

Definition

To share an idea, design, or plan with someone to get their feedback, opinion, or approval before taking action.

Where you hear it

In team meetings, chat channels, or quick syncs before merging code or changing system architecture.

Examples

  • Let me run this database migration plan by the senior engineer before we apply it.
  • I have a new caching strategy, but I want to run it by the team lead first.

Common mistake

Thinking it means asking for permission to do basic work, when it is usually just a quick sanity check to prevent unexpected issues.