| Idiom | (a) run for one's money |
|---|---|
| Meaning | strong competition origin: This expression comes from the world of horse racing. It refers to a horse on which one has bet money and which comes close to winning but doesn't win. |
| Example | When Yahoo decided to go into the online search business, they gave Google a run for their money. |
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