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gauntlet [ˈgɔ:ntlɪt]( = glove) gant m (à crispin)• to throw down/take up the gauntlet lancer un/relever le défi* * *['gɔːntlɪt]noun ( for protection) gant m à crispin••to throw down the gauntlet — fig lancer un défi
to pick up the gauntlet — fig relever le défi
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gauntlet n1 ( protective glove) gant m à crispin ;2 ( in armour) gantelet m ;3 ( on shirt sleeve) ouverture f.to throw down the gauntlet fig lancer un défi ; lit jeter le gant ; to pick up ou take up the gauntlet fig relever le défi ; to run the gauntlet of criticism/danger s'exposer au feu de la critique/au danger. -
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gauntlet ['gɔ:ntlɪt](medieval glove) gantelet m; (for motorcyclist, fencer) gant m (à crispin ou à manchette);∎ to throw down/to take up the gauntlet jeter/relever le gant;∎ Military to run the gauntlet passer par les baguettes; figurative se faire fustiger;∎ to run the gauntlet of an angry mob se forcer ou se frayer un passage à travers une foule hostile;∎ she had to run the gauntlet of their anger elle a dû affronter leur colère
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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 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
To throw down the gauntlet — Gauntlet Gaunt let, n. [F. gantelet, dim. of gant glove, LL. wantus, of Teutonic origin; cf. D. want, Sw. & Dan. vante, Icel. v[ o]ttr, for vantr.] 1. A glove of such material that it defends the hand from wounds. [1913 Webster] Note: The… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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
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 — v. phr. To challenge, especially to a fight. Another candidate for the presidency has thrown down the gauntlet … Словарь американских идиом