How to Pronounce "run for your money"
expression
RUN for yer MUH-nee
run faw yaw MUH-nee
Definition
If you give someone a 'run for their money,' you compete with them very hard or make things difficult for them. It can also mean getting a good value or experience for the effort or money you spend.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɹən/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈməni
British English
ɹˈʌn/ /fˈɔː/ /jˈɔː/ /mˈʌni
Simplified Pronunciation
US
RUN for yer MUH-nee
UK
run faw yaw MUH-nee
Listen in Context
Their team gave us a run for our money in the finals.
If you buy this phone, you’ll get a real run for your money.
The new student gave the champion a run for his money.
Those budget airlines really give the big companies a run for their money.