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have the run of

verb

Definitions

  1. To have permission or freedom to move around throughout an area or to use something at…

    To have permission or freedom to move around throughout an area or to use something at will.

    • "[W]hilst I am looking over the documents you can ramble about the rooms where you like. I have the run of the house at any time, you know."
    • He told of his power in the prison by virtue of his being trusty in the Warden's office, and because of the fact that he had the run of the dispensary.
    • Having the run of an airport lounge takes some of the pain from flight delays, cancellations and long connecting times.

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