Run in (one's) blood verb phrase
Used to say that one is born with a skill, quality or tendency
He composed music at a young age because musical talent runs in his blood.
Her parents are famous actors, so her acting skills runs in her blood.
It seems that her prowess in sports runs in her blood.
The verb "run" must be conjugated according to its tense.
1. To punch a hole in one's ticket to show that they have paid for a ride
2. To do something that allows one to go further in a competition or to be promoted at work
1. Please, tell me if I forget to punch your ticket.
2. With a view to punching my ticket to the final, I did whatever it takes to win this round.