run riot

Idioms and Phrases

see run amok .

Example Sentences

Scott is the only one who seems desperately eager to let Trump run riot over him and the chamber he would ostensibly lead for the next several years.

From Slate

It made United's task even harder, but Spurs were threatening to run riot even before Fernandes' dismissal.

From BBC

Newcastle embarrassed Sheffield United 8-0 earlier this season and could have run riot once more, but Guimaraes' curling shot was tipped wide by Muric while the livewire Gordon dragged off target late on.

From BBC

Wasn't expecting Chelsea to roll over and let Arsenal run riot yesterday.

From BBC

His team have run riot this second half.

From BBC