To imbue with

Idiom: To imbue with

Example #1:

Saul: What should we teach during summer camp this year?

Jay: I’m not sure, but remember last year’s camp? Our teachers really imbued us with a positive attitude.

Saul: That’s because we had a mature leadership crew last year.

Jay: I’m sure they imbued us with good values so we could have a positive influence on new camp members.

Example #2:

Leslie: Our mother really imbued us with good values, don’t you think?

Michael: She sure did.

Leslie: She really made an effort to influence us in a good way.

Michael: That’s why mom is the best.

  

Meaning: The expression "imbued with" means to influence or inspire someone to be filled with a feeling/custom. 

In the first example above, Leslie mentions that her mom "imbued her" with good values. That means her mother taught her how to be a good person.

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To run for

Idiom: To run for

Example I:

Hillary: Bill, I think I’m going to run for President in the next election.

Bill: That would be great.  I’m sure you will do a great job.

Maria: Many people suggested I didn't run for it this time around, but I still think I can make a difference.

Neil: Go for it.  I will support you all the way.

Meaning: The expression "to run for" means to try or attempt something. 

In the example above, Hillary wants "to run for" president because she feels that she is capable of being a good president.

Example II:

Aaron: Dude, my date wants to marry me after only one date.

John: It’s a good idea to run for it.

Aaron: It’s a bit scary considering we just met.

John: Uh, yeah. The situation sounds a little intense.

Meaning: In this example, the expression "to run for" means to run away or get away (as far as possible) from someone/something. 

In the example above, John suggests "to run for it” because he feels that the person Aaron is dating may be pushing the relationship faster than normal.

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