a run for one's money 〈口〉 1. 剧烈的竞争 Determined to give the large chain a run for its money, he opened a discount store. 他决定和这家大连锁店作一番较量，于是开设了一爿折扣商店。 2. 出了钱(或力)而得到的满足 have (或 get) a (good) run for one's money(充分)得到应得的报偿 give the tourists a run for their money 使旅游者感到满意