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run afoul

/rʌn əˈfaʊl/

Übersetzung: Mit etwas in Konflikt geraten oder dagegen verstoßen, besonders gegen Gesetze, Regeln oder Autoritäten; in Schwierigkeiten geraten oder Regeln brechen.

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/rʌn əˈfaʊl/C1formal
  • deMit etwas in Konflikt geraten oder dagegen verstoßen, besonders gegen Gesetze, Regeln oder Autoritäten; in Schwierigkeiten geraten oder Regeln brechen.

To come into conflict or collision with something, especially a law, rule, or authority; to get into trouble or violate regulations.

  1. Conflict with rules or lawsC1formal

    To come into conflict or disagreement with rules, laws, or authority.

    deMit Regeln oder Gesetzen in Konflikt geraten

    • The company ran afoul of environmental regulations.
    • He ran afoul of the law by driving without a license.
    • Their actions ran afoul of the school's code of conduct.
  2. Conflict with peopleC1formal

    To get into trouble or disagreement with someone.

    deIn Konflikt geraten

    • She ran afoul of her boss by missing the deadline.
    • The politician ran afoul of the public with his controversial remarks.
    • He ran afoul of his neighbors by playing loud music at night.