have a run-in

have a run-in

To have an unpleasant interaction with someone. I'm not going to her party because my ex-boyfriend will be there, and I don't want to have a run-in.See also: have

have a run-in (with someone or something)

to have trouble with someone or something. I had a run-in with Mrs. Wilson. She's a hard case. We've had a run-in before.See also: have

have a run-in

verbSee have a run-in with someone/somethingSee also: have