- have a run for one's money
- have a (good) run for one's moneyderive reward or enjoyment in return for one's outlay or efforts
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.
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… … Dictionary of American idioms
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… … Dictionary of American idioms
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