find (one's) match

find (one's) match

To encounter one's equal or superior in ability, skill, etc., especially in a competitive setting. Stevenson used to be the dominant player on the tour, but it looks like she has finally found her match in the young newcomer. A lot of kids who are used to being the smartest student in school are a little shell-shocked when they find their match in college.
See also: find, match
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • find/meet your match
  • meet (one's) match
  • meet match
  • meet one's match
  • meet your match
  • prime
  • cut (one) down in (one's) prime
  • cut (one) off in (one's) prime
  • cut someone off in their prime
  • a one-trick pony