How do you use "The runs" in a sentence?

I've got the runs. That gave me the runs. He's had the runs.

The runs

Q: What does "The runs" mean?

Slang for diarrhea. 'The runs' is common slang for diarrhea—from having to run to the toilet frequently. 'I've got the runs' is widely understood.

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Meaning: Slang for diarrhea.

腹泻的俚语说法。

Argot para diarrea.

下痢を意味するスラング。

설사를 뜻하는 속어.

'The runs' is common slang for diarrhea—from having to run to the toilet frequently. 'I've got the runs' is widely understood.

'The runs'是常见的腹泻俚语——源于频繁跑向厕所。'I've got the runs'被广泛理解。

'The runs' es argot común para diarrea, viene de tener que correr al baño frecuentemente. 'I've got the runs' se entiende ampliamente.

「the runs」は下痢を意味する一般的なスラングです。頻繁にトイレに走らなければならないことに由来します。「I've got the runs」は広く理解される表現です。

'The runs'는 설사를 뜻하는 흔한 속어로, 화장실을 자주 뛰어가야 하는 것에서 유래했습니다. 'I've got the runs'는 널리 이해되는 표현입니다.

Examples

I've got the runs.
我拉肚子了
Tengo diarrea
下痢してる
나 설사해.
That gave me the runs.
那让我拉肚子了
Eso me dio diarrea
それで下痢になった
그거 먹고 설사했어.
He's had the runs.
他拉肚子了
Ha tenido diarrea
彼は下痢してた
그는 설사했어.

Pronunciation

/ðə rʌnz/

Usage Guide

Context: illness

Tone: casual

✓ Do Say

Common term for diarrhea
腹泻的常见说法
Término común para diarrea
下痢を表す一般的な表現
설사를 뜻하는 흔한 표현

✗ Don't Say

Crude for formal settings
正式场合中太粗俗
Grosero para contextos formales
フォーマルな場面には下品
격식 있는 자리에서는 저속함

Common Mistakes

Universal slang

Origin & History

Slang for diarrhea referencing the frequent urgent runs to the toilet. Common and widely understood.

Etymology: From running to toilet frequently

First recorded: 20th century

Cultural Context

Era: 20th century

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: Common usage

Regional notes: Universal English.

Variations

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