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Definition give someone a (good) run for their money in American English

give someone a (good) run for their money phrase

phrase
1

to compete very well against someone so that it is hard for them to defeat you

Example

A new phone company is giving the others a run for their money.

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Definition give someone a (good) run for their money in American English