Meaning of the word "meet your match" in English

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meet your match

US /miːt jʊər mætʃ/
UK /miːt jʊər mætʃ/
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Idiom

1.

to encounter someone who is equal or superior to you in skill, strength, or ability, often leading to a challenge or defeat

Example:
The undefeated boxer finally met his match in the championship fight.
She thought she was the best debater, but she definitely met her match in the new student.
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