جستجو
to give somebody a run for one's money
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to challenge or compete with someone in a way that surprises or impresses others
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Idiom
InformalWhat is the origin of the idiom "give someone a run for their money" and when to use it?
The idiom "give someone a run for their money" is believed to have originated from horse racing, where a horse that is expected to win easily is challenged by another horse that runs just as fast and puts up a strong fight. Today, the idiom is often used in a figurative sense to describe a situation where someone competes with or challenges another person, organization, or team, and is so good that they make them work hard to win.
Example
If they keep up their current performance, they will give their competitors a run for their money in the upcoming competition.
She has been competing with the best in the industry and has given them a run for their money.
The young athlete is giving the experienced champion a run for his money in the tournament.
