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Question
Tick the item that is closest in meaning to the following phrase.
to meet one's match
Options
to meet a partner who has similar tastes
to meet an opponent
to meet someone who is equally able as oneself
to meet defeat
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Solution
to meet one's match - to meet someone who is equally able as oneself
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