run one's face
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To obtain things on credit by sheer impudence.
Register: dated, 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's face” mean?
To obtain things on credit by sheer impudence.
Is “run one's face” formal or informal?
run one's face is generally dated, slang.