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Throw down the gauntlet

Throw down the gauntlet (throw down the gauntlet)

Idiom History

Signification

To challenge someone to fight or compete.

lancer un défi à quelqu'un pour se battre ou concourir. (lancer un défi à quelqu'un pour se battre ou concourir)

Phrases d'exemple

"He threw down the gauntlet by questioning his opponent’s honesty."

"il a lancé un défi en remettant en question l'honnêteté de son adversaire." (il a lance un defi en remettant en question l'honnetete de son adversaire)

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