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Run for your money 

1. If you think you are correct, or going to win, someone gives you a run for your money if they prove you wrong or beat you.
2. In the event of you doubting someone or wanting someone or something to be right. You may tell someone you’ll give them a run for your money. Their*
Run for your money ~ term, Figure of speech.
“Jason got a run for his money when he tried to play Michael 1-on-1”

run for your money 

In the event that your friend is telling you that he can, for example, get with some chick before you the following phrase might be applied.
If you think you can get with that hottie before me I'll certainly give you a run for your money!
run for your money by M3tro May 19, 2005