English Expression · Intermediate
run scared
To be in a state of fearful alarm
Pronunciation: say run scared
Meaning
To be in a state of fearful alarm.
Example
The campaign is in crisis mode: they are running scared and it is becoming obvious.
The campaign is in crisis mode: they are running scared and it is becoming obvious.
Practice tips
- Practice run scared out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.