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Definition a run on something in British English

a run on something phrase

phrase
1

a situation in which a lot of people want to buy something at the same time

Example

There's always a run on sunglasses at this time of year.

Synonyms and related words
account acquisition a run on something
2

a time when a lot of people take their money out of a bank at the same time

Example

Nervousness from investors led to a run on some banks.

Synonyms and related words
a/c APR a run on something
3

a situation in which a lot of people sell a particular currency (=dollars, pounds, yen etc) with the result that its value falls

Synonyms and related words
a run on something base currency basket
Definition a run on something in British English