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meet match

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meet one's match
Fig. to meet one's equal; to encounter someone who can match or outdo one in some activity, talent, etc. John played tennis with Bill yesterday, and it looks as if John has finally met his match. Listen to Jane and Mary argue. I always thought that Jane was loud, but she has finally met her match.
See also: match, meet
meet your match
to meet someone who is able to defeat you in an argument or a competition The world chess champion finally met his match when he was beaten by a computer.
See also: match, meet
meet your match
to find someone equal to you in some way Martina finally met her match on the tennis court today and lost, three sets to two.
See also: match, meet
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Commenting on Moallem's visit, Jumblatt said the Syrian minister should meet match "sweet words" on establishing diplomatic ties with actions.
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