run afoul of
To become entangled in; to run aground on.
afoul
UK /əˈfaʊl/ US /əˈfaʊl/
adv 2
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adv
1
In a state of collision or entanglement.
The ships’ lines and sails were all afoul.
After paying out chain, we swung clear, but our anchors were no doubt afoul of hers.
2
In a state of entanglement or conflict (with).
He had a knack for running afoul of the law.
What the devil’s the matter with me? I don’t stand right on my legs. Coming afoul of that old man has a sort of turned me wrong side out.
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