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to meet one's match
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to be challenged by someone as equally good or slightly better than one
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Idiom
What is the origin of the idiom "meet one's match" and when to use it?
The idiom "meet one's match" is originated from the game of chess, where players have to find a match for their opponent's moves. The phrase is often used in a competitive context, where individuals or groups are pitted against one another, and one side finds a match in the other.
Examples
After years of being the top performer, he finally found his match in the new recruit.
