give someone/something a run for their money

US /ɡɪv ˈsʌm.wʌn ˈsʌm.θɪŋ ə rʌn fɔr ðɛr ˈmʌn.i/
UK /ɡɪv ˈsʌm.wʌn ˈsʌm.θɪŋ ə rʌn fɔr ðɛr ˈmʌn.i/
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善戦する, 対抗する

to compete very well against someone or something, making them work hard to win

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The underdog team really gave the champions a run for their money in the final match.
劣勢のチームは決勝戦でチャンピオンに本当に善戦した
Our new product is designed to give the market leader a run for their money.
当社の新製品は、市場のリーダーに対抗できるように設計されています。