Definition of run it up the flagpole
run it up the flagpole 
verb
- to present an idea and test the reaction.
- See more words with the same meaning: to spread an idea.
Originally submitted by WalterGR from Sacramento, CA, USA on Sep 21 2009. (Edit this definition.)
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- beer run - shoplifting beer by grab and run tactics.
- crazier than a run-over dog - very crazy.
- cut and run - to separate one's self from something, and then run away.
- E and R - An acronym for eat and run. Eat a meal at a restaurant and leave without paying.
- eat and run - To eat a meal at a restaurant and leave without paying.
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- the
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- 3 sheets to the wind - extremely intoxicated
- 411, the - information.
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- up
- ace up (one's) sleeve - a secret advantage.
- act up - to misbehave.
- AFU - acronym of "all fucked up."
- all done up - well dressed, wearing makeup, etc.
- all up in - doing something emphatically.
- amped up - energetic due to consumption of a stimulant.
- amp up - to increase.
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Slang terms with the same meaning
- to spread an idea
- napalm - Definitions include: to spread a term, idea, concept or style about. Origin: a sticky, flammable substance. When used in bombs, the explosion covers the surrounding area in napalm. Thus when one napalms an idea etc., they cover the area with it.
- socialize - Definitions include: to spread an idea around.
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