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a run for one’s money

Idiom Economics

Meaning

to compete strongly with someone; to challenge effectively

Example Sentences

"The new company is giving the old giants a run for their money."

Related Expressions

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very calm and composed

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outside acceptable rules or standards

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to waste time creating something that already exists