Throw down the gauntlet (throw down the gauntlet)

Idiom History

含义

To challenge someone to fight or compete.

挑战某人打架或竞争。 (tiaozhan mou ren dajia huo jingzheng)

例句

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

"他通过质疑对手的诚实来抛出了挑战。" (ta tongguo zhiyi duishou de chengshi lai pao chu le tiaozhan)