Runs (up) a tab In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "runs (up) a tab", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Tonia Thai calendar 2021-05-28 04:05

Meaning of Runs (up) a tab (redirected from run (up) a tab )

Run (up) a tab informal verb phrase

To increase or accumulate debts or charges which one must pay at a future time

It's very risky for some youngers to start their business while they are running up a huge tab at the bank.

Choose whatever items you want and don't worry about the cost. I will run a tab.

You don't need to pay for each drink individually because this restaurant allows customers to run a tab.

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get one out of hock

Regain possession of cars, furniture, property ect. from a pawnbroker,  corporation, or bank

head over heels in debt

Being heavily in debt

Grammar and Usage of Run (up) a tab

Verb Forms

  • run (up) a tab
  • to run (up) a tab
  • runs (up) a tab
  • ran (up) a tab
  • running (up) a tab

The verb "run" should be conjugated according to its tense. 

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