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
Jasmine	JAZ-min (English), zhas-MEEN (French)	English, French
Primrose	PRIM-roz	English (Rare)
BÉAtrice	-	French
Burgess	['bə:dʒis]
Neriah	ni-RIE-ə (English), nee-RIE-ə (English)	Biblical, Biblical Hebrew
Hesiodos	-	Ancient Greek