每日學英語：A run for the money 盡力而為
2023-11-18 13:30:46 每日學英語
a run for the money這個習慣用語廣泛應用在競選，體育比賽和商貿事務上,用來說在競爭中自己盡力而為,使得對方也拼命以取得盡可能好的,令人滿意的結果。
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That other team is tough - after all they were the champions last year. But our guys are ready, and I tell you,win or lose we’ll give those guys a real run for their money.
對方是個強隊 - 他們畢竟是去年的冠軍隊。但是我們的隊員們作好了準備。告訴你們吧,不論勝敗,我們都會全力以赴,非讓對方盡力而為才行。
I'm determined to give him a run for his money next time. He's going to be surprised by how competitive I am.
我決心下次比賽一定不讓他輕易取勝。他看到我的競爭實力，一定會大吃一驚。