Grammar fix
run by
to tell someone about something so they can give their opinion
to quickly explain an idea, plan, or decision to someone to see what they think about it
phrasal verbB2common
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
Let me run this idea by you before I send it to the team.
Before making a big decision, I usually run it by my parents to get their advice.
Fix the pattern
One small grammar move makes it sound right.
Not: Let me run by you the idea.
Say: Let me run the idea by you.
The order is 'run [the thing] by [the person]'.
Which sounds natural?
Tap the one a native speaker would say.
'Run by' is the natural way to ask for someone's quick take; 'solicit your opinion' is formal.
Build natural chunks
Words that usually travel with it.
run + something + by
- it by you
- the idea by him
- this by the boss
- by you first