Meaning of 'Do the running'
What does the saying 'Do the running' mean?
Idiom: Do the running
Meaning:
The person who has to do the running has to make sure that things get done.
('Make the running' is also used.)
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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