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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Evpraksiya	-	Russian
Hayate	hah-yah-te	Japanese
Itumeleng	-	Southern African, Tswana
TÚLio	-	Portuguese
Stevan	-	Serbian, Croatian
ÇAĞRi	-	Turkish