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
Informal
例子
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.
