have a run of something—enjoy a period of some condition or state of things:
- We have had a long-continued run of the loveliest weather.
have the run of something—have permission to use smth. freely:
- While his parents are in Florida each winter, Charles has the run of the house.
Note: The expression does not correlate in meaning with the phrase keep the run of something—keep oneself informed about smth.:
- Now, Mr. Drummond, I have kept the run of your affairs more closely than you bargained for.