The idiom "throw down the gauntlet" dates back to medieval times, where a knight would throw down his metal gauntlet as a challenge to a duel. Today, the phrase is often used more figuratively to refer to any situation where a challenge is issued in a bold or confrontational manner.

What is the origin of the idiom "make a go of something" and when to use it?

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to [throw] down the gauntlet

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Definition und Bedeutung von „ throw down the gauntlet“ im Englischen

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