Don’t be always on the run.

Today’s English
February 7th, 2017

Look at the following three sentences:

1.You may please ask Mr. Anand. He’s running the show.

2.He’s always on the run. I don’t know when to talk to him.

3.Hey! Why are you laughing? What’s running through your mind?

You probably catch the meaning of the second and the third, but in two minds with the first. Let’s go ahead with a little more light on it.

To run the show doesn’t mean that you are a theatre manager or a programme organiser here.  It means, he is the leader or responsible person to answer or the one who is in control of all of us. Again when someone is dominating the scene, you can use the same expression.

1.I can’t answer this question. Ask our HOD. He’s running the show. (=He is the responsibility person)

2.It’s not a lady’s club meeting. I don’t know why these women are running the show right from the beginning. (Dominating)

The expression “on the run” conveys “very busy, running from one activity to another"  whereas “running through your mind" carries the meaning “thinking or singing in your mind silently that you can’t stop"

1.He couldn’t resist! The song was running through his mind all day.

2.Can you find out what’s running through my mind now?

3.No one has time to enjoy the sunrise or a full moon. They are always on the run with Facebook, Whatsapp,  browsing and forwarding. (Very Busy)

4.Sorry madam. I couldn’t attend your call. I was on the run. (=Busy with some commitments)

“Beware the barrenness of a busy life.” – Socrates