run the table

phrase

1

: to sink all remaining shots without missing in pool

2

: to win all remaining contests

Examples of run the table in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

In 2003, the team ran the table, finishing a perfect 32-0 and winning the NCAA team title, as well as the individual singles and doubles championships. — Matthew Futterman, New York Times, 31 July 2026

Then again, if Toronto runs the table the next five days, the Blue Jays may be back in true contention and decide to add players. — Chuck Murr, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026

The Bearcats will be tested early against Fort Worth-area power North Crowley, Waco Midway and Euless Trinity before entering a District 3-6A slate where they’ll be expected to run the table. — Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 30 June 2026

Rhymes for run the table

• damnable
• disable
• enable
• roundtable
• timetable
• turntable
• unable
• unstable
• able
• chaebol
• fable
• label