run a red light
The phrase "run a red light" primarily refers to a traffic violation but can also be used metaphorically in various contexts.
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Definition
B2Traffic
(common)To drive through an intersection when the traffic signal is red, indicating that vehicles must stop.
Example
- He was fined for running a red light at the busy intersection.
C1Metaphorical
(idiomatic)To ignore a clear rule or boundary, often leading to consequences.
Example
- By leaking the confidential report, he effectively ran a red light within the company.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "run a red light":