Similar to "runs in the family". Usually used when talking about a great person, as well as a great city.
Person 1: When did those Alameda kids get so good at baseball?
Person 2: They've always been good. It runs in the city!
Those kids are so good at baseball. Must run in the city.
Person 2: They've always been good. It runs in the city!
Those kids are so good at baseball. Must run in the city.
by awkwardacademia March 31, 2009
Get the It Runs In The Citymug.