"Run Into... a Surprise!" Welcome back to *Phrasal Verbs Gone Wild! Today, let’s “run into”… “run into”. To *run into* someone means to meet them by surprise. Maybe you’re sneaking out for a late-night treat, only to “run into” an ex at the bar. Awkward. But it’s not just people—you can also “run into” issues, like “running into” last-minute work emails when you’re ready to unwind. Basically, whether it’s unexpected people or problems, you never know when you’ll “run into” something. Catch you next time—and maybe you’ll “run into” me instead!