B2 — Upper Intermediate⏳ Time & Life
Trovare pane per i propri denti
To meet one's match
Literal Translation
"To find bread for one's teeth"
What it means
Used when someone encounters a challenge or opponent that is as strong as, or stronger than, them.
Example in context
"Pensava di poter vincere facilmente, ma ha trovato pane per i suoi denti."
"He thought he could win easily, but he met his match."
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