ALL meanings of a run for one's money
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A a - noun a run for one's money Nautical. the immersed portion of a hull abaft the middle body (opposed to entrance). 1
- noun a run for one's money the runs, (used with a singular or plural verb) Informal. diarrhea. 1
- adjective a run for one's money melted or liquefied: run butter. 1
- adjective a run for one's money poured in a melted state; run into and cast in a mold: run bronze. 1
- idioms a run for one's money a run for one's money, close or keen competition: The out-of-town team gave us a run for our money. enjoyment or profit in return for one's expense: This may not be the best tool kit, but it will give you a run for your money. 1
- idioms a run for one's money in the long run, in the course of long experience; in the end: Retribution will come, in the long run. 1
- idioms a run for one's money in the short run, as an immediate or temporary outcome: Recession may be averted in the short run if policy changes are made now. 1
- idioms a run for one's money on the run, moving quickly; hurrying about: He's so busy, he's always on the run. while running or in a hurry: I usually eat breakfast on the run. escaping or hiding from the police: He was on the run for two years. 1
- idioms a run for one's money run afoul of, Nautical. to collide with so as to cause damage and entanglement. to incur or become subject to the wrath or ill will of: to run afoul of the law; He argued with his father and has run afoul of him ever since. 1
- idioms a run for one's money run for it, to hurry away or flee, especially to evade something: You had better run for it before anyone else arrives. 1
- idioms a run for one's money run in place, to go through the motions of running without leaving one's original place. to exist or work without noticeable change, progress, or improvement. 1
- idioms a run for one's money run out of gas, Informal. to exhaust or lose one's energy, enthusiasm, etc.: After the first game of tennis, I ran out of gas and had to rest. to falter for lack of impetus, ideas, capital, etc.: The economic recovery seems to be running out of gas. 1
- idioms a run for one's money run scared, to be thrown into a state of fear or uncertainty because of a perceived threat; be apprehensive about survival or the future: Many businesses are running scared because of increasing competition. 1