pane per i propri denti

Italian

Etymology

Literally, “bread for one's teeth”.

Phrase

pane per i propri denti

1. something that provides a challenge to one; something that tests or exceeds one's abilities

   trovare pane per i propri denti

   to meet one's match

   (literally, “find a challenge”)

   Non è pane per i tuoi denti.

   You're not cut out for it.

   (literally, “It's not a feasible challenge for you.”)