What Does "had a run" Mean?
Learn what "had a run" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
We had a run-in last night with Alex's men.
It means they had a brief conflict or unpleasant encounter with someone.
From The Phoenix Conspiracy, Episode 34
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone describes a recent confrontation with Alex's men.
Usage Scenario
Use this to describe an unexpected confrontation or clash. It is natural in conversation, but the full line is plot-specific.
Better ways to say it
We had a run-in with them last night.
We ran into trouble with Alex’s men.
We had a confrontation last night.
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