Where does the term "a run for his money" originate from?

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• Answer #1

  Hunting.

  Not the going out and shooting animals type of hunting you see today...but the chasing animals with hound dogs type of hunting. :P

  The term "run" in hunting refers to continuously running after hounds, which was fun. :]

  Back then, the hunting was expensive...because you needed a good horse, the proper clothes, etc...

  So, the hunters would say that spending all that money was worth it if you get a good run for your money.

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• Answer #2

  Awesome. Thanks.

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