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1 Gauntlet
subs.P. χειρίς, ἡ (Xen.).Throw down the gauntlet to, challenge, v.: V. προκαλεῖσθαι (acc.).Run the gauntlet, run the risk: Ar. and P. κινδυνεύειν, παρακινδυνεύειν, V. τρέχειν ἀγῶνα, P. διακινδυνεύειν.Run the gauntlet of: see Face.Woodhouse English-Greek dictionary. A vocabulary of the Attic language > Gauntlet
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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
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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