"[throw] down the gauntlet" Meghatározása és Jelentése

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

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.