give (one) a run for (one's) 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

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Paisley-English (Modern)
Henda-Yiddish
Baldarich-Ancient Germanic
AindriÚ-Irish
Bonifaciobo-nee-FAH-cho (Italian), bo-nee-FAH-thyo (Spanish), bo-nee-FAH-syo (Latin American Spanish)Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Noureddine-Arabic