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.
- 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