ALL meanings of a run for one's money
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A a - noun a run for one's money a strong challenge or close competition 3
- noun a run for one's money pleasure derived from an activity 3
- noun a run for one's money powerful competition 3
- noun a run for one's money some satisfaction for what one has expended, as in betting on a near winner in a race 3
- verb without object a run for one's money to go quickly by moving the legs more rapidly than at a walk and in such a manner that for an instant in each step all or both feet are off the ground. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to move with haste; act quickly: Run upstairs and get the iodine. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to depart quickly; take to flight; flee or escape: to run from danger. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to have recourse for aid, support, comfort, etc.: He shouldn't run to his parents with every little problem. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to make a quick trip or informal visit for a short stay at a place: to run up to New York; I will run over to see you after dinner. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to go around, rove, or ramble without restraint (often followed by about): to run about in the park. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to move, roll, or progress from momentum or from being hurled, kicked, or otherwise propelled: The wheel ran over the curb and into the street. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money Sports. to take part in a race or contest. to finish in a race or contest in a certain numerical position: The horse ran second. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to be or campaign as a candidate for election. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to migrate, as fish: to run in huge shoals. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to migrate upstream or inshore from deep water to spawn. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to move under continuing power or force, as of the wind, a motor, etc.: The car ran along the highway. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money (of a ship, automobile, etc.) to be sailed or driven from a safe, proper, or given route: The ship ran aground. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to ply between places, as a vessel or conveyance: This bus runs between New Haven and Hartford. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to move, glide, turn, rotate, or pass easily, freely, or smoothly: A rope runs in a pulley. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to creep, trail, or climb, as growing vines: The ivy ran up the side of the house. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to come undone or to unravel, as stitches or a fabric: these stockings run easily. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to flow, as a liquid: Let the water run before you drink it. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to flow along, especially strongly, as a stream or the sea: The rapids ran over the rocks. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to empty or transfer contents: The river ran into the sea. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to appear, occur, or exist within a certain limited range; include a specific range of variations (usually followed by from): Your work runs from fair to bad. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to melt and flow or drip: Wax ran down the burning candle. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money Golf. (of a golf ball) to bounce or roll along the ground just after landing from a stroke: The ball struck the green and ran seven feet past the hole. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to spread on being applied to a surface, as a liquid: Fresh paint ran over the window molding onto the pane. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to spread over a material when exposed to moisture: The dyes in this fabric are guaranteed not to run in washing. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to undergo a spreading of colors: materials that run when washed. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to flow forth as a discharge: Tears ran from her eyes. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to discharge or give passage to a liquid or fluid: Her eyes ran with tears. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to operate or function: How does your new watch run? Cars run on gasoline. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to be in operation: the noise of a dishwasher running. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to continue in operation: The furnace runs most of the day. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to elapse; pass or go by, as time: Time is running out, and we must hurry. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to pass into or meet with a certain state or condition: to run into debt; to run into trouble. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to get or become: The well ran dry. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to amount; total: The bill ran to $100. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to be stated or worded in a certain manner: The minutes of the last meeting run as follows. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money Commerce. to accumulate, follow, or become payable in due course, as interest on a debt: Your interest runs from January 1st to December 31st. to make many withdrawals in rapid succession, as from a bank. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money Law. to have legal force or effect, as a writ. to continue to operate. to go along with: The easement runs with the land. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to proceed, continue, or go: The story runs for eight pages. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to extend in a given direction: This road runs north to Litchfield. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to extend for a certain length: The unpaved section runs for eight miles. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to extend over a given surface: Shelves ran from floor to ceiling. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to be printed, as on a printing press: Two thousand copies ran before the typo was caught. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to appear in print or be published as a story, photograph, etc., in a newspaper, magazine, or the like: The account ran in all the papers. The political cartoon always runs on the editorial page. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to be performed on a stage or be played continually, as a play: The play ran for two years. 1
- verb without object a run for one's money to occur or take place continuously, as a movie: The picture runs for two hours. 1