Definition of Run for the roses

1. Noun. (usually capitalized and preceded by (term the)) Nickname for the Kentucky Derby horse race. ¹

2. Noun. (idiomatic American football) A college football game or series of games played with the ultimate goal of qualifying for the championship Rose Bowl game. ¹

3. Noun. (idiomatic by extension) A hard-fought competition or demanding challenge of any kind. ¹

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Lexicographical Neighbors of Run For The Roses

run book
run by
run chase
run chases
run circles around
run circles round
run counter
run down
run down the clock
run dry
run for
run for it
run for office
run for one's money
run for the hills
run for the roses (current term)
run hot and cold
run in
run in the family
run interference
run into
run into the ground
run like a top
run like the wind
run low
run of house
run of play
run of the mill
run off
run off at the mouth

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