"Run feet off" nghĩa là gì?

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"Run (one's) feet off" = Chạy đến nỗi chân rụng rời -> Chạy nhanh và liên tục trong một thời gian dài (marathon); quá bận rộn với nhiều công việc và làm đến kiệt sức; làm cật lực/hết sức lực.

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With the city dealing with a major snow storm – one that includes winter thunder and lightning – police are running their feet off with emergencies.

Management at the hospital say the ED has been running their feet off with many patients currently awaiting a bed. They have apologised for the distress or inconvenience caused to patients or their families who are experiencing long wait times.

Warner's running between wickets had been a feature of his century last week in Brisbane, where his total of 154 included just 10 fours as he exploited the vast Gabba outfield (khu vực xa cửa thành trong môn cricket) to run his opponents off their feet in the warm conditions.

Bin Kuan

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