English dictionary for students. 2013.
throw down the gauntlet — see under ↑gauntlet1 • • • Main Entry: ↑throw * * * throw down the gauntlet phrase to make it clear that you want to argue or fight with someone about something Thesaurus: to arguehyponym arguments and arguing … Useful english dictionary
throw down the gauntlet — {v. phr.} To challenge, especially to a fight. * /Another candidate for the presidency has thrown down the gauntlet./ … Dictionary of American idioms
throw down the gauntlet — {v. phr.} To challenge, especially to a fight. * /Another candidate for the presidency has thrown down the gauntlet./ … Dictionary of American idioms
throw down the gauntlet — is to issue a challenge to somebody … The small dictionary of idiomes
throw down the wicket — (of a fielder) to break the wicket with a throw of the ball • • • Main Entry: ↑wicket … Useful english dictionary
throw down the gauntlet — Throw down the gauntlet is to issue a challenge to somebody. (Dorking School Dictionary) … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
Throw down the gauntlet — Throw down the gauntlet is to issue a challenge to somebody … Dictionary of English idioms
throw down the gauntlet — ► take up (or throw down) the gauntlet accept (or issue) a challenge. [ORIGIN: from the medieval custom of issuing a challenge by throwing one s gauntlet to the ground; whoever picked it up was deemed to have accepted the challenge.] Main Entry:… … English terms dictionary
throw down the gauntlet — challenge someone to a fight or something similar The government threw down the gauntlet to the opposition party to either give an alternative or stop criticizing the government s plans … Idioms and examples
throw down the gauntlet — verb To issue a challenge. The competing firm threw down the gauntlet by offering a faster product at a lower price. See Also: take up the gauntlet … Wiktionary
