run for one's money — (informal) ▪ Fierce competition ▪ Enjoyment from an activity ● money … Useful english dictionary
run 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… … Dictionary of American idioms
run 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… … Dictionary of American idioms
run 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.… … Wiktionary
run for one's money — phrasal a serious challenge to one s supremacy < is expected to give the incumbent a good run for his money > … New Collegiate Dictionary
a (good) run for one's money — 1》 challenging competition or opposition. 2》 reward or enjoyment in return for one s efforts. → run … English new terms dictionary
a 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 … English terms dictionary
a 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 … English terms dictionary
have 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 … Useful english dictionary
(a) run for one's money — (Roget s IV) n. Syn. one s money s worth, satisfaction, keen competition, challenge; see pay 1 , satisfaction 1 … English dictionary for students
