running an errand

Brief outing, chore

Running an errand is going somewhere to complete a small task, typically a routine chore like picking up groceries, dropping off dry cleaning, or mailing a package: I'm running a few errands this afternoon.

The phrase implies brief, practical outings rather than leisure activities.

Related

pharmacy · picking up · dropping off · bank · gas station · helpfulness · tote bag · library · around the corner · on the way · job · post office · debit card · responsibility · reciprocity · hardware store · car keys · smartphone

Opposites
purpose/necessity

running an errandleisure

Free time for relaxation

relaxing · leisure time · taking it easy · lounging · having fun

activity state

running an errandresting

In a state of stillness

lounging · relaxing · doing nothing · staying put · staying home

location

running an errandstaying home

Not going out

staying in · not going anywhere

Family

runner, runners, running, runny, errand, errands

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G