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Run it up the flagpole

Means	Ask someone more important if this is okay.
Lands	When you like an idea but don't have the authority to approve it.
Backfires	Under the age of 50. It can sound like a costume.

Teams: Let me run it up the flagpole with Jen and see if we can get budget.

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