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 like to watch the champion fight because they get a good run for their money from him. A good student gives a teacher more than a run for his money. [TahlilGaran] English Idioms Dictionary ▲