Run That by Me Again
Definition:
Run that by me again - A request to have something repeated, often used when clarifying information. This idiom gained popularity around the 1960s along with the advent of television re-runs and instant replays in sports.
Synonyms:
- Repeat that, please.
- Say that again?
- Could you go over that once more?
- Play it again, Sam.
Antonyms:
- Message received, loud and clear.
- Got it the first time.
- No need for clarification.
Humor-Filled Quotes:
- “If at first you don’t succeed, run it by me again with more gusto.” 😄
- “To err is human, to ask ‘run that by me again’ is divine.” 😇
Related Terms:
- Deja vu all over again
- Second helping
- Instant replay
- Encore performance
Proverbs:
- “A stitch in time saves nine, but twice reminds is divine.”
- “The second time’s a charm.”
Recommended Literature, Movies, & Songs:
- Books:
- “Catch-22” by Joseph Heller (A novel that brilliantly encapsulates the theme of repetition).
- “Groundhog Day” by Danny Rubin and Harold Ramis (The screenplay for the iconic repetitive day film).
- Songs:
- “Replay” by Iyaz (An earworm-inducing song about something—someone—you can’t stop thinking about).
- Movies:
- “Groundhog Day” (1993) - A film about experiencing the same day over and over again.
Thought-Provoking Farewell:
“May you courageously face the repetitive echoes of life, knowing that with each recurrence, there’s an opportunity for a new rendition. Don’t hesitate to say, ‘Run that by me again,’ for repetition often provides clarity, wisdom, and humor.”
### Which of these phrases means to ask for a repetition?
- [x] Run that by me again
- [ ] It's raining cats and dogs
- [ ] Kick the bucket
- [ ] Break a leg
> **Explanation:** "Run that by me again" is a request for repetition or clarification. The others are idioms with different meanings.
### What decade saw the rise in popularity for the phrase "run that by me again"?
- [x] 1960s
- [ ] 1920s
- [ ] 1980s
- [ ] 2000s
> **Explanation:** The phrase gained popularity in the 1960s with the introduction of television re-runs and instant replays in sports.
### Which is a synonym for "run that by me again"?
- [ ] Don’t count your chickens before they hatch
- [ ] All that glitters is not gold
- [x] Say that again?
- [ ] Speak of the devil
> **Explanation:** “Say that again?” is a synonym, meaning essentially the same as "run that by me again."
### True or False: The phrase "run that by me again" is often used for gaining clarification.
- [x] True
- [ ] False
> **Explanation:** True. The term is typically used when someone needs something repeated for clarity.
