A dictionary of Confusable Phrases: More Than 10,000 Idioms and Collocations

have a resemblance to something • have a
 semblance of something
have a resemblance to something —(also: bear a resemblance
to something ) seem similar to smth. else, especially in external
appearance: You walk into the water park through an entrance
gate that has a resemblance to a beach hut.
have a semblance of something —(also: bear a semblance of
something ) have a slight, superficial and often deceptive sim-
ilarity to smth.: Although the book has a semblance of schol-
arship, a careful examination will reveal many errors and omis-
sions.
have a rough time • rough it in the bush
have a rough time —experiecnce difficulties or suffer for a
period of time: Carter said he had a rough time on his summer
tour because he injured his knee.
rough it in the bush—(also: rough it) live for a period of time
without the usual comforts and conveniences: On a safari you
can stay at some of the finest hotels and you can also rough
it in the bush.
have a run • have the runs
have a run —
1
. make an outing or a short journey in a car,
etc.: If it’s fine to-morrow we’ll have a run in the new car. 2.
have a tear in a knitted garment: I had an awful ladder in my
stocking … I scarcely ever have a run now.
have the runs —(coll.) have diarrhea: My cat had the runs a
while ago. You have to give him a special human quality diet
for a while.
have a run of something • have the run of
 something
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.