The idiom "take up the gauntlet" has its origin in medieval times, where a knight would throw down his metal gauntlet as a challenge to a duel. Over time, the phrase has evolved to refer to any situation where a challenge is issued, and someone boldly accepts it.

What is the origin of the idiom "take up the gauntlet" and when to use it?

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to [take] up the gauntlet

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Визначення та значення слова « take up the gauntlet» англійською мовою

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