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give someone a run for one's money

/gɪv ˈsʌmˌwʌn ə rʌn fər wʌnz ˈmʌni/ /gɪv ˈsʌmwɒn ə rʌn fə wɒnz ˈmʌni/
idiom Everyday Life Informal
Idiom
  1. 1 birine zorlu rakip olmak, kolay lokma olmamak, hayli zorlamak

Definition (English)

To compete strongly with someone, making it difficult for them to win.

Example Sentences

  1. We lost the soccer tournament, but we gave the champions a real run for their money.
    Futbol turnuvasını kaybettik ama şampiyonlara epey ter döktürdük.
  2. The underdog team gave the favorites a run for their money for most of the game.
    Zayıf takım, oyunun büyük bölümünde favorilere karşı zorlu bir mücadele verdi.

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