Definition of «run up a check»
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"Run up a check" is an informal slang verb phrase that means to rapidly accumulate, earn, or make a large amount of money through hustle or business success. Born out of hip-hop culture and modern financial slang, the phrase conveys a sense of pride, ambition, and financial triumph. It is typically used in songs, social media posts, and casual conversations to celebrate monetary gains, career achievements, or lucrative deals. Expressing that someone is engaged in this activity emphasizes their speed, diligence, and success in securing financial wealth.
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He spent the entire year working in silence just to run up a check in the summer.
After the video went viral, she managed to run up a check off merch sales.
We spent all weekend grinding so we could run up a check together.
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