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The seal is giving him a run for his money

Arabic translation: يتحدّاه

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English term or phrase:	To give someone a run for his money
Arabic translation:	يتحدّاه
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21:19 Jan 24, 2008

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Science - Cinema, Film, TV, Drama / documentary film

English term or phrase: The seal is giving him a run for his money

We can glimpse a shadow in the murky waters ahead. It’s a seal. At high speed, the shark chases its quarry. The seal is giving him a run for his money, zig-zagging through the water as fast as it can.

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تتحداه الفقمة

Explanation:
Meaning:
If you can give someone a run for the money, you are as good, or nearly as good, as they are at something.

Another meaning:
to compete very strongly against someone who is expected to win a competition.