Meaning
To experience unexpected difficulties or obstacles.
Cultural Background
Very common in business to avoid blame. Often used with 'a bit of' to downplay the issue. Often used in casual conversation. Used similarly to the US, very polite.
Use 'some'
Adding 'some' makes it sound more natural: 'I ran into some problems'.
Meaning
To experience unexpected difficulties or obstacles.
Use 'some'
Adding 'some' makes it sound more natural: 'I ran into some problems'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank.
We _____ into problems with the new software.
The phrase is 'run into problems'.
🎉 Score: /1
Practice Bank
1 exercisesWe _____ into problems with the new software.
The phrase is 'run into problems'.
🎉 Score: /1
Frequently Asked Questions
1 questionsYes, but it means 'meet by chance'.
Related Phrases
run into someone
similarMeet by chance
hit a snag
synonymMinor problem
