give someone or something a run for their money
give (one) a run for (one's) money
To challenge one's ability, fortitude, or patience. Don't underestimate our opponents today—I think they'll give us a run for our money. Having an infant and a toddler sure is giving me a run for my money.
See also: give, money, run
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
give someone or something a (good) run for their money
provide someone or something with challenging competition or opposition. 1997 Rugby World Beaten Welsh Cup finalists Swansea gave them a good run for their money for much of the campaign before fading away.
See also: give, money, run, someone, something
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- give (one) a run for (one's) money
- give someone a run for their money
- show (someone) what (one's) made of
- what you are made of
- what (one) is made of
- what somebody is made of
- stand tall
- an all-out effort
- walk tall
- walk tall, to