rat run in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for rat run in the English»French Dictionary

II.rat <pres part ratting; pret, pp ratted> [Brit rat, Am ræt] VB intr

I.run [Brit rʌn, Am rən] N

III.run <pret ran, pp run> [Brit rʌn, Am rən] VB trans

IV.run <pret ran, pp run> [Brit rʌn, Am rən] VB intr

1. run (move quickly):

See also trial run, test run, practice run

rat run in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for rat run in the English»French Dictionary

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The rat run, as it is termed, removes the large bulk of humanity from the world, effectively ending the current civilization.
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Check the local commuter routes to ensure your house won't end up being on a rat run.
www.independent.ie
Rat runs are frequently taken by motorists familiar with the local geography.
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He also promised to review shipping rules in the area, amid reports that many vessels frequently took shortcuts, or rat runs, around the reef.
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But residents were told that road would not be used as a rat run, so she felt confident that her ability to travel would not be compromised.
www.thisisardee.ie
Recently, measures have been taken to slow down the rat run traffic through the village by the installation of bollards designed to inhibit through-traffic mounting the pedestrian footpath.
en.wikipedia.org
The whole rat run thing made me laugh; seeing the same people every day, baggsying your seat on the train.
www.telegraph.co.uk
Speeding vehicles, artic lorries, buses and large commercial vehicles have been using these roads as a rat run.
www.dundalkdemocrat.ie

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