Run it back
Meaning: To do something again, replay something, or give it another try.
Run it back means repeating an experience, usually because it was either really good or because you want a rematch. In gaming and sports, it means playing another round. In music, it means replaying a song. It conveys enthusiasm about repetition rather than monotony.
Examples
- That song was so good — run it back from the beginning. 那首歌太好听了——从头再放一遍。Esa canción era buenísima: ponla otra vez desde el principio.あの曲、めっちゃ良かった——最初からもう一回かけて。그 노래 진짜 좋았어 — 처음부터 다시 틀어줘.
- We lost by two points. Run it back, I want a rematch. 我们只输了两分。再来一局,我要复仇。Hemos perdido por dos puntos. Vamos otra vez, quiero la revancha.2点差で負けた。もう一回やろう、リベンジだ。2점 차로 졌어. 다시 하자, 리매치다.
- Last night was incredible. We need to run it back next weekend. 昨晚太嗨了。下周末我们得再来一次。Anoche fue increíble. Tenemos que repetirlo el próximo fin de semana.昨夜は最高だった。来週もまたやろう。어젯밤 진짜 최고였어. 다음 주말에도 또 하자.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: gaming, sports, music, casual conversation
Tone: enthusiastic, competitive
✓ Do Say
- Run it back, that was fire.再来一次,刚才太燃了。Ponlo otra vez, eso estuvo genial.もう一回やろう、最高だったし。(Run it back, that was fire.)다시 하자, 진짜 좋았어.
- Let's run it back tomorrow.明天再来一把。Repitámoslo mañana.明日もまたやろう。(Let's run it back tomorrow.)내일 다시 하자.
✗ Don't Say
- Don't use to describe literally running backward — it means replaying or repeating不要用来描述字面上的往回跑——它的意思是重播或重来No se usa para describir literalmente correr hacia atrás: significa repetir o volver a hacer algo文字通り後ろに走ることではない——リプレイや再挑戦を意味する表現말 그대로 뒤로 달리는 것을 뜻하지 않는다 — 다시 재생하거나 반복한다는 의미이다
Origin & History
Originated in AAVE, initially used in the context of rewinding music (running the tape back) and in sports for requesting a rematch. Became mainstream through hip-hop lyrics and sports commentary in the 2010s.
Cultural Context
Era: 1990s-present
Generation: Millennials, Gen Z
Social background: Universal
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