to throw down a challenge to sb
1throw down — PHRASAL VERB If you throw down a challenge to someone, you do something new or unexpected in a bold or forceful manner that will probably cause them to reply or react equally strongly. [V P n (not pron)] The regional parliament threw down a new… …
2throw down the gauntlet — see under ↑gauntlet1 • • • Main Entry: ↑throw * * * throw down the gauntlet phrase to make it clear that you want to argue or fight with someone about something Thesaurus: to arguehyponym arguments and arguing …
3throw down the gauntlet — {v. phr.} To challenge, especially to a fight. * /Another candidate for the presidency has thrown down the gauntlet./ …
4throw down the gauntlet — {v. phr.} To challenge, especially to a fight. * /Another candidate for the presidency has thrown down the gauntlet./ …
5throw down the gauntlet — is to issue a challenge to somebody …
6throw down the gauntlet — Throw down the gauntlet is to issue a challenge to somebody. (Dorking School Dictionary) …
7Throw down the gauntlet — Throw down the gauntlet is to issue a challenge to somebody …
8throw down the gauntlet — ► take up (or throw down) the gauntlet accept (or issue) a challenge. [ORIGIN: from the medieval custom of issuing a challenge by throwing one s gauntlet to the ground; whoever picked it up was deemed to have accepted the challenge.] Main Entry:… …
9throw-down — noun a) A fight or brawl; or, a challenge or incitement to fight. [<span style= font variant:small caps >speaking to his daughter</span>]: Don’t think you’re getting away with the staying out all night thing. [<span style= font… …
10throw down the gauntlet — challenge someone to a fight or something similar The government threw down the gauntlet to the opposition party to either give an alternative or stop criticizing the government s plans …
