run for one's money, a イディオム
run for one's money, a
run for one's money, a A close contest or a strong competition, as in
We may not win the game, but let's give them a run for their money. This term probably comes from horse racing, where one may get considerable pleasure from watching the race even if one does not win much. Its first recorded use was in 1874.
run for (one's) money
1. A abiding aeon of success. The aperture apparatus gave me a run for my money, but, in the end, the bank was the alone absolute winner.2. A challenge. Sure, Sheila still became valedictorian, but Tim absolutely gave her a run for her money!Learn more: money, runrun for one's money, a
A abutting challenge or a able competition, as in We may not win the game, but let's accord them a run for their money. This appellation apparently comes from horse racing, area one may get ample amusement from watching the chase alike if one does not win much. Its aboriginal recorded use was in 1874. Learn more: run
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