Pronunciation: [ɹˈʌn smˈak ˌɪntʊ] (IPA) 
The phrase "run smack into" is spelled using the IPA phonetic transcription as /rʌn smæk ɪn'tu/. The word "smack" is pronounced with a short "a" sound followed by a "k" sound, while "into" is pronounced with a short "i" sound, a "n" sound, a "t" sound, and a short "u" sound. "Run" is pronounced with a short "u" sound, followed by an "n" sound. This phrase is used colloquially to describe a sudden collision or impact.
"Run smack into" is an idiomatic expression used to describe a sudden, unexpected collision or encounter with something or someone. It can be used both literally and figuratively to indicate a physical or metaphorical collision. The phrase conveys the element of surprise or the lack of attention or awareness resulting in a direct impact or confrontation.
In its literal sense, "run smack into" refers to the act of accidentally coming into contact with a physical object or obstacle, often due to a lack of attention or misjudgment of distance. For example, if a person is engrossed in their phone and not paying attention to their surroundings, they might run smack into a lamppost on the sidewalk.
In a figurative sense, this expression implies an encounter or confrontation with an unexpected situation or person. For instance, if someone unexpectedly encounters an old friend they had lost touch with, they might say they ran smack into them at the grocery store. This figurative usage suggests a sudden and surprising encounter with someone or something that one was not mentally or emotionally prepared for.
Overall, "running smack into" refers to an unexpected, direct collision or encounter, whether physical or metaphorical, that catches one off guard and often results from a lack of vigilance or awareness.
