Give someone a run for their money meaning
What does the saying 'Give someone a run for their money' mean?
Idiom: Give someone a run for their money
Meaning:
If you can give someone a run for the money, you are as good, or nearly as good, as they are at something.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: Money |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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