To be conveniently engaged in doing something of grave importance at the moment when another duty calls, so that you have the perfect excuse not to deal with the latter duty. Especially pertinent when dealing with the latter duty may well lead to loss of face/humiliation/failure on your part, but also when the latter duty is merely something that for whatever reason you just do not want to have to deal with.
When one is 'on the bomb-run' they have a totally legitimate excuse.
The phrase relates to the scene in the WWII film Memphis Belle when the pilot’s flask of tomato soup explodes during a flak attack and splatters its contents all over the pilot, the co-pilot and the surrounding cockpit. Mistaking the tomato soup for blood, the duo and top turret gunner are convinced that someone has been hit, so they call the bombardier up to check them out, as they all believe him to be a medical doctor. However, the bombardier has been over exaggerating as he actually only attended two weeks of medical school prior to enlisting, therefore having to deal with any casualties would immediately highlight his incompetence as a medic and loss of face/humiliation would ensue. Thus, the bombardier replies nervously and dismissively ‘Hey, I’m on the bomb-run!’ He is indeed on the bomb-run and therefore has the perfect excuse not to go up-front and play doctor.
When one is 'on the bomb-run' they have a totally legitimate excuse.
The phrase relates to the scene in the WWII film Memphis Belle when the pilot’s flask of tomato soup explodes during a flak attack and splatters its contents all over the pilot, the co-pilot and the surrounding cockpit. Mistaking the tomato soup for blood, the duo and top turret gunner are convinced that someone has been hit, so they call the bombardier up to check them out, as they all believe him to be a medical doctor. However, the bombardier has been over exaggerating as he actually only attended two weeks of medical school prior to enlisting, therefore having to deal with any casualties would immediately highlight his incompetence as a medic and loss of face/humiliation would ensue. Thus, the bombardier replies nervously and dismissively ‘Hey, I’m on the bomb-run!’ He is indeed on the bomb-run and therefore has the perfect excuse not to go up-front and play doctor.
1) Guy A: ‘Hey, dude. Can you demonstrate your 1000 consecutive push-ups with perfect form now?’
Dude (trying to finish his assignment for tomorrow, pointing at the pile of papers and text books surrounding him): ‘Hey, I’m on the bomb-run!’
2) Guy A: ‘Hey, dude. There’s that celtic princess. Go tell her how you feel, man!’
Dude (dashing to submit that assignment, deadline in 2 minutes): ‘Hey, I’m on the bomb-run!’
3) Guy A: ‘Hey, dude. The Jehovah’s witnesses are at the door. Can you get it?’
Dude (pulls fully-loaded 6’x6’ bookshelf over on top of himself and lies underneath, desperately trying to prevent the immense weight from crushing him): ‘Hey, I’m on the bomb-run!’
Dude (trying to finish his assignment for tomorrow, pointing at the pile of papers and text books surrounding him): ‘Hey, I’m on the bomb-run!’
2) Guy A: ‘Hey, dude. There’s that celtic princess. Go tell her how you feel, man!’
Dude (dashing to submit that assignment, deadline in 2 minutes): ‘Hey, I’m on the bomb-run!’
3) Guy A: ‘Hey, dude. The Jehovah’s witnesses are at the door. Can you get it?’
Dude (pulls fully-loaded 6’x6’ bookshelf over on top of himself and lies underneath, desperately trying to prevent the immense weight from crushing him): ‘Hey, I’m on the bomb-run!’
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by Junior76 November 26, 2011
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"Christmas Eve"
Announcer:"Shoppers, please hide all valuable items and shopping bags, to prevent bust and runs."
Shopper:"What's a bust and run?"
2nd Shopper:"When someone busts your car window open and takes everything in sight."
Announcer:"Shoppers, please hide all valuable items and shopping bags, to prevent bust and runs."
Shopper:"What's a bust and run?"
2nd Shopper:"When someone busts your car window open and takes everything in sight."
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like the fox
I run with the hunted
and if I’m not
the happiest man
on earth
I’m surely the
luckiest man
alive.
- Charles Bukowski from The Night Torn Mad with Footsteps
2.
I used to run with the hunted when I was younger but with age I have gotten suburban.
like the fox
I run with the hunted
and if I’m not
the happiest man
on earth
I’m surely the
luckiest man
alive.
- Charles Bukowski from The Night Torn Mad with Footsteps
2.
I used to run with the hunted when I was younger but with age I have gotten suburban.
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Whenever you hear a drug dealer talking about getting a block for their birthday, this is generally what they are talking about.
Usually given to them by higher ranking dealers or plugs. These people don’t literally own the block, but they have the power and respect to go uncontested from the people that inhabit it. Other unaffiliated dealers may try to steal your block through various means though.
Whenever you hear a drug dealer talking about getting a block for their birthday, this is generally what they are talking about.
Usually given to them by higher ranking dealers or plugs. These people don’t literally own the block, but they have the power and respect to go uncontested from the people that inhabit it. Other unaffiliated dealers may try to steal your block through various means though.
Dealer A: You hear about Tommy?
Dealer B: Yeah, bro got Glenwood ave for his birthday
Dealer A: I can’t wait until I get a chance to run a block.
Dealer B: Yeah, bro got Glenwood ave for his birthday
Dealer A: I can’t wait until I get a chance to run a block.
by ActuallyTalik February 10, 2023
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