English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "i had a run in with our suspects" Mean?
Learn what "i had a run in with our suspects" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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I had a run in with our suspects.
This means the speaker had an unexpected meeting or encounter, usually tense or unpleasant.
From The Mistress Trap, Episode 46
When do people say this?
Scene Context
The speaker says they had an unexpected encounter with the suspects.
Usage Scenario
Use this to describe an accidental or awkward meeting with people. It is common, but the exact sentence is too specific for a standalone page.
Better ways to say it
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I had a run in with our suspects.
2
I ran into the suspects.
3
I had an encounter with them.
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