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.