run for one's money

短语

发音

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词形变化

a run for one's money

别名

run for the money

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    A difficult challenge for the person indicated, especially one involving a competitive situation.

    习语
  2. 2.

    A reasonable opportunity to succeed, perform acceptably, or escape harm, especially in a difficult situation.

    过时 习语

词源

The idiom likely originates with horse racing, where one can get enjoyment "from watching the race even if one does not win much." Its usage was first recorded in 1874.

来源：wiktionary