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81make a run for something — to run towards something trying to reach it Maddie made a run for the exit …
82Freihofer's Run for Women — is a 5K road race for women, formed in 1979 as a race through the streets of Albany, New York.In 2005, the race was won by Asmae Leghzaoui, though several world class athletes boycotted the event due to Leghzaoui s past history of using illegal… …
83make a run for it — dash for safety, make a speedy escape He made a run for it as soon as the class finished …
84have a run for one's money — have a (good) run for one s money derive reward or enjoyment in return for one s outlay or efforts …
85give someone a run for their money — If you can give someone a run for the money, you are as good, or nearly as good, as they are at something. (Dorking School Dictionary) …
86a run for your money — strong competition, an opponent I should enter the election and give him a run for his money …
87give you a run for your money — compete with you, try to defeat you I m not the best skier, but I ll give you a run for your money …
88make a run for it — to suddenly start running because you want to escape He saw the guard was looking the other way and made a run for it …
89give someone/something a run for their money — give someone/something a (good) run for their money provide someone or something with challenging competition or opposition …
90give somebody a (good) run for their money — give sb a (good) run for their ˈmoney idiom to make sb try very hard, using all their skill and effort, in order to beat you in a game or competition Main entry: ↑runidiom …