run the trap
The trap is a place where illicit drugs are sold, usually a street corner. Ergo, running the trap would be running a business where illicit drugs are sold.
To run run the trap requires great risk and skill. A career choice in running traps is not right for everyone. Ask your doctor whether or not running the trap is right for you.
run your traps
To look at every avenue of an issue, trying to check every option you have. Seeing what is there.
I need a loan and I am coming to you, I have other options, but thought I would check you as well. "Dude, be sure you run your traps and get back to me."
Runs the trap
Originally meant as the person who is in charge in a place where illicit drugs are sold. AKA a traphouse.
Also can mean, someone who is a bosslike figure or calls the shots somewhere or in some function, or is just a badass.
Also can mean, someone who is a bosslike figure or calls the shots somewhere or in some function, or is just a badass.
"Have you watched the new Game of Thrones episode?"
"Yeah, Barristan Selmy runs the trap."
"They thought he was sleeping' but he runnin' the trap."
"Yeah, Barristan Selmy runs the trap."
"They thought he was sleeping' but he runnin' the trap."