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take a running jump

take a running jump verb: go away; scram.

Verb

take a running jump

  1. (colloquial, imperative) Go away; scram.

Questions about take a running jump

What does take a running jump mean?
Take a running jump means go away; scram.
What part of speech is take a running jump?
Take a running jump is a verb.

Words near take a running jump in the dictionary

  1. take a raincheck
  2. take a reef in
  3. take a ride to Tyburn
  4. take a risk
  5. take a run at
  6. take a running jump
  7. take a seat
  8. take a shine to
  9. take a shining to
  10. take a shit
  11. take a shot in the dark

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