a run for one's money
[ə rʌn fɔ: wʌnz ˈmʌni]

n.

花了钱得到的一些满足，激烈的竞争；

权威例句

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A Run for the Money
YOUNGSTERS GIVE THE VETERANS A RUN FOR THE MONEY