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run_something_up_the_flagpole

run something up the flagpole

English

Verb

run (something) up the flagpole

  1. (transitive, idiomatic) To propose an idea or make a suggestion in order to learn the reaction of others to it.
    The idea might not be so bad; why don't you run it up the flagpole at the next board meeting?