How to Pronounce "a run for your money"
expression
uh RUN fer yer MUH-nee
uh RUN fer yoh MUH-nee
Definition
If you give someone 'a run for their money,' you compete very well with them or make it difficult for them to succeed easily. It can also mean that something is more challenging or rewarding than expected.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹən/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈməni
British English
æɪ/ /ɹˈʌn/ /fˈɔː/ /jˈɔː/ /mˈʌni
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh RUN fer yer MUH-nee
UK
uh RUN fer yoh MUH-nee
Listen in Context
The new player gave the champion a run for his money.
We will give the other team a run for their money.
That small store really gives the big chains a run for their money.
She may not win, but she'll definitely give them a run for their money.