run one on

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Meaning · English

To flirt with or make a pass at a woman, especially a woman already in a relationship.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tán tỉnh hoặc làm tình với một người phụ nữ, đặc biệt là người phụ nữ đã có mối quan hệ

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Register: offensive, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English
Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “run one on” mean?

To flirt with or make a pass at a woman, especially a woman already in a relationship.

Is “run one on” formal or informal?

run one on is generally offensive, slang.