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to throw down the gauntlet
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to challenge someone to a fight or competition
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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.
Example
The two teams have been exchanging words, and it looks like one of them is about to throw down the gauntlet.
If you're not afraid to lose, why don't you throw down the gauntlet and challenge me?
He has been waiting for a chance to throw down the gauntlet and prove his superiority.
When she heard the insults, she threw down the gauntlet and challenged the other person to a fight.
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