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Meet your match

Meet your match

(To encounter someone who is a match for oneself in skill or ability)
The phrase dates back to the 16th century.
In the final game, he finally met his match.
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📖 Meanings

  • 1.

    Encounter one's equal

  • 2.

    Find someone who can compete with or do better than oneself

  • 3.

    Meet someone who can challenge one's supremacy

  • 4.

    Encounter a person who can match or surpass one's abilities

💬 Examples

  • 1.

    She may have met her match in this new competitor.

  • 2.

    Despite his talents, he eventually met his match.

  • 3.

    The reigning champion met his match in the newcomer.

  • 4.

    In his arrogance, he never thought he'd meet his match.

🗞️ Etymology

  • 1.

    Match in this phrase refers to an equal or counterpart.

  • 2.

    The phrase is often used when someone meets a person who can challenge their abilities or supremacy.

  • 3.

    The phrase is commonly used in English-speaking countries.

  • 4.

    The phrase is frequently used in sports and competitive contexts.

🔁 Synonyms

  • 1.

    Find one's equal

  • 2.

    Encounter a rival

  • 3.

    Meet a worthy opponent

  • 4.

    Find a counterpart

  • 5.

    Find a competitor

🌀 Variants

  • 1.

    Meeting your match

  • 2.

    Met your match

  • 3.

    Meets your match

  • 4.

    To meet your match

  • 5.

    Has met his/her match