Collocation
run into trouble
To experience difficulties, problems, or a problematic situation.
Definition
'run into trouble' is a common English collocation. To experience difficulties, problems, or a problematic situation.
run + into + trouble
“If you don't follow the rules, you might run into trouble with the authorities.”
Examples
- The company started to run into trouble when the economy declined unexpectedly.
- He will run into trouble if he keeps ignoring his responsibilities at work.
- Despite careful planning, they ran into trouble with the severe weather during their mountain hike.
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- Students who don't hand in their assignments on time often run into trouble with their teachers.
- We ran into some serious trouble trying to fix the old, dilapidated engine ourselves.
- If you try to take shortcuts, you'll surely run into trouble down the line.
- The new project ran into budget trouble almost immediately after its launch.
- She is always running into trouble because of her impulsive and ill-thought-out decisions.
- The explorers ran into unforeseen trouble when their vital supplies were exhausted in the wilderness.
- Be careful not to run into trouble by violating international copyright laws.
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