run for one's money
1run for one's money — (informal) ▪ Fierce competition ▪ Enjoyment from an activity ● money …
2run for one's money — {n. phr.} 1. A good fight; a hard struggle. Usually used with give or get . * /Our team didn t win the game, but they gave the other team a run for their money./ 2. Satisfaction; interest; excitement. Usually used with give or get . * /People… …
3run for one's money — {n. phr.} 1. A good fight; a hard struggle. Usually used with give or get . * /Our team didn t win the game, but they gave the other team a run for their money./ 2. Satisfaction; interest; excitement. Usually used with give or get . * /People… …
4run for one's money — noun a) A difficult challenge for the person indicated, especially one involving a competitive situation. If your competitor regards you as a menace to his pocketbook, he can give you a nice little run for your money and delay you indefinitely.… …
5run\ for\ one's\ money — n. phr. 1. A good fight; a hard struggle. Usually used with give or get . Our team didn t win the game, but they gave the other team a run for their money. 2. Satisfaction; interest; excitement. Usually used with give or get . People like to… …
6run for one's money — phrasal a serious challenge to one s supremacy < is expected to give the incumbent a good run for his money > …
7a (good) run for one's money — 1》 challenging competition or opposition. 2》 reward or enjoyment in return for one s efforts. → run …
8a good run for one's money — ► a (good) run for one s money 1) challenging competition or opposition. 2) reward or enjoyment in return for one s efforts. Main Entry: ↑run …
9a run for one's money — ► a (good) run for one s money 1) challenging competition or opposition. 2) reward or enjoyment in return for one s efforts. Main Entry: ↑run …
10have a run for one's money — have a (good) run for one s money derive reward or enjoyment in return for one s outlay or efforts …
