Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to throw down the gauntlet
idiom
/tuː θroʊ daʊn ðə ˈɡɔːntlɪt/
Definition
To challenge someone to a contest or a confrontation.
Examples
- After hearing his opponent’s remarks, the athlete decided to throw down the gauntlet for a rematch.
- The director threw down the gauntlet by challenging other filmmakers to create a more innovative film.
Meaning
The phrase means to issue a challenge, typically in a competitive scenario, inviting someone to engage in a dispute or competition.
Synonyms
- issue a challenge
- call out
- challenge
