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to throw down a challenge to

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  • throw down — PHRASAL VERB If you throw down a challenge to someone, you do something new or unexpected in a bold or forceful manner that will probably cause them to reply or react equally strongly. [V P n (not pron)] The regional parliament threw down a new… …   English dictionary

  • 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

  • throw-down — noun a) A fight or brawl; or, a challenge or incitement to fight. [<span style= font variant:small caps >speaking to his daughter</span>]: Don’t think you’re getting away with the staying out all night thing. [<span style= font… …   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 — (Roget s 3 Superthesaurus) [GONT lit] to challenge another, as to a fight or debate. She questioned his credibility and thus officially threw down the gauntlet. SYN.: challenge, dare, invite to debate, invite to do battle, contest, start trouble …   English dictionary for students

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