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On the bomb-run

To be conveniently engaged in doing something of grave importance at the moment when another duty calls, so that you have the perfect excuse not to deal with the latter duty. Especially pertinent when dealing with the latter duty may well lead to loss of face/humiliation/failure on your part, but also when the latter duty is merely something that for whatever reason you just do not want to have to deal with.

When one is 'on the bomb-run' they have a totally legitimate excuse.

The phrase relates to the scene in the WWII film Memphis Belle when the pilot’s flask of tomato soup explodes during a flak attack and splatters its contents all over the pilot, the co-pilot and the surrounding cockpit. Mistaking the tomato soup for blood, the duo and top turret gunner are convinced that someone has been hit, so they call the bombardier up to check them out, as they all believe him to be a medical doctor. However, the bombardier has been over exaggerating as he actually only attended two weeks of medical school prior to enlisting, therefore having to deal with any casualties would immediately highlight his incompetence as a medic and loss of face/humiliation would ensue. Thus, the bombardier replies nervously and dismissively ‘Hey, I’m on the bomb-run!’ He is indeed on the bomb-run and therefore has the perfect excuse not to go up-front and play doctor.
1) Guy A: ‘Hey, dude. Can you demonstrate your 1000 consecutive push-ups with perfect form now?’
Dude (trying to finish his assignment for tomorrow, pointing at the pile of papers and text books surrounding him): ‘Hey, I’m on the bomb-run!’

2) Guy A: ‘Hey, dude. There’s that celtic princess. Go tell her how you feel, man!’
Dude (dashing to submit that assignment, deadline in 2 minutes): ‘Hey, I’m on the bomb-run!’

3) Guy A: ‘Hey, dude. The Jehovah’s witnesses are at the door. Can you get it?’
Dude (pulls fully-loaded 6’x6’ bookshelf over on top of himself and lies underneath, desperately trying to prevent the immense weight from crushing him): ‘Hey, I’m on the bomb-run!’
by Papa J-Bomb November 6, 2012
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Weaver Run

doing something incredibly ridiculous on the off chance that something incredibly unlikely will occur
I'm doing a Weaver Run. I'm going to take a dump before I go to bed. You know, just in case.
by M Smoov January 11, 2011
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Run the bath

When something of greatness is about to happen and you’re in the preparation phase for that moment in time. Like running a bath you know what comes next is good.
“Oi Johnny bananas. We’re heading to the strip club”

Johnny: “run the bath
by Johney bananas November 27, 2020
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Leak & Run

The act of taking a leak (urinating) then not washing your hands and just leaving.
Mostly performed by people in airports who are in a hurry to catch a flight. Or those who are just to lazy to wash their hands.

(Both men and women can perform a Leak & Run)
Dude #1: Dude, that guy jus took a piss and didn't wash his hands.
Dude #2: Man, that's nasty, he jus did a leak & run.
Dude #1: Must've been late to his flight.
by Ryiiin July 31, 2009
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Running the script

Do what you have to, or have been told to. Such as just being friends with your new ex, or hoovering the house.
Guy 1 - Hear you and Holly broke up, you ok with just being mates?

Guy 2 - Not really no, but im just "Running the script"
by ExtremeImpressionZ January 9, 2011
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cattle run

The act of fucking at least four fat bitches while on vacation or a road trip.
Note: at least one bro has to see you hooking up with her but not necessarily the act itself.

Each fat bitch must be in a different city or place. And cannot be all at once.
You must Brand each fat bitch by getting a picture of her (grazing your pasture).
Each sow must be over 200lbs

Ex; let's go to Vegas this weekend and do a cattle run.

(Or)
Hey sorry bro but your sister was a part of my cattle run.
by Oliver Loving June 8, 2016
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Demon Run

When you are having the best run / lap / time or anything you been doing for hours, everything clicks and you get the perfect run when you are about to lose your mind and be in despair.
I just had a Demon Run dude !

Please I just need need to spawn in one Demon Run.

I am not beating my Demon Run for the next millennia .
by MVGiC November 30, 2022
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