ESL Blogs

The idiom in this post is "meet one's match", alright? So, do you really know this particular expression? I suppose most of us at least once met our match, whatever it was the context.

Anyway, don't worry because I'll try to explain a bit about this idiomatic expression for you.

The expression means "encounter someone who can match or outdo in some activity, talent, etc."  

The idiom is used when, for example, you think you know or have enough abilities to accomplish something, and, all of a sudden, you notice that there's someone much better at you propose to learn or practise.

You could encounter someone who's as good as you or better  in a specific ability or knowledge.

Take a look at the following examples:

I thought I knew a lot about English, but when I encountered Tom I met my match;

I know how to swim fast in pool, but I met my match when I went to my neighbour's house.

Now, I'd like you to drop me a few lines containing examples of this idiom's usage. Be creative, and learn this expression at the same time.

Thanks for reading!