| 词汇 | give a run for money |
| 释义 | Idiom give a run for moneygive (someone) a run for (their) money to compete very strongly against someone who is expected to win a competition.I think only Liverpool will be able to give Manchester United a run for their money next season. give (one) a run for (one's) moneyTo challenge one's ability, fortitude, or patience. Don't underestimate our opponents today—I think they'll give us a run for our money. Having an infant and a toddler sure is giving me a run for my money. give someone a run for their moneyINFORMALCOMMON If you give a very skilful person or team a run for their money in a competition, you compete as well as them, or almost as well. The British team gave the host side a run for its money to finish a close second in the team competition. We think the Irish will give the Welsh a good run for their money. give someone or something a (good) run for their moneyprovide someone or something with challenging competition or opposition. 1997 Rugby World Beaten Welsh Cup finalists Swansea gave them a good run for their money for much of the campaign before fading away. |
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