Everyday Office Jargon · Unranked level

"Run it by"

"Run it by" someone means to share an idea or decision with them to get their reaction, opinion, or approval before moving forward.

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How "Run it by" shows up at work

The phrase does useful social work: it implies the person's input matters without committing to actually following it. Whether the conversation is consultative or just courtesy depends entirely on who is asking.

Buzzword

Before we finalize the timeline, let me run it by the legal team.

Plain English

Before we finalize the timeline, let me get input from the legal team.

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