run\ for\ one's\ money

run\ for\ one's\ money
n. phr.
1. A good fight; a hard struggle. - Usually used with "give" or "get".

Our team didn't win the game, but they gave the other team a run for their money.

2. Satisfaction; interest; excitement. - Usually used with "give" or "get".

People like to watch the champion fight because they get a good run for their money from him.

A good student gives a teacher more than a run for his money.


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