run for one's money: meaning & examples

Meanings:

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  • To provide strong competition or to challenge someone considerably; to make an outcome uncertain by competing effectively.
  • To force someone to exert considerable effort to achieve victory or obtain a reward.

  Examples

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  • The new challenger really ran the champion for his money in the boxing match last night.

    El nuevo retador realmente le dio pelea al campeón en la pelea de boxeo anoche.

  • If you want to win this race, you'll have to run me for my money because I'm in top shape.

    Si quieres ganar esta carrera, tendrás que darme mucha pelea porque estoy en buena forma.

  • They ran the defending team for their money throughout the entire tournament, making it very competitive.

    Le dieron mucha pelea al equipo defensor durante todo el torneo, haciéndolo muy competitivo.

  • The rookie ran the veterans for their money, surprising everyone with his skill and speed.

    El novato les dio mucha pelea a los veteranos, sorprendiendo a todos con su habilidad y velocidad.