Run for your money Meaning in English
expression
释义
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.
用法与细微差别
Typically informal, mostly used in competition or sports contexts. Also used for products or experiences that offer good value ("get a run for your money"). Not used for literal running or money. Common in "give (someone) a run for their money."
例句
Their team gave us a run for our money in the finals.
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If you buy this phone, you’ll get a real run for your money.
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The new student gave the champion a run for his money.
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Those budget airlines really give the big companies a run for their money.
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I thought the movie would be boring, but it actually gave me a run for my money.
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Don’t underestimate her—she’ll give you a run for your money in this contest.
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