Question

in_the_loop_712 to challenge someone to fight or argue A gauntlet is a glove from a suit of armor. The expression originates from a medieval custom of throwing down one’s gauntlet as a way of challenging an enemy to a fight. One accepted the challenge by picking up the gauntlet.

Accepted Answer

THROW DOWN THE GAUNTLET The candidate’s opponent challenged her to debate the issues. The opponent had thrown down the gauntlet and she was ready to pick it up and accept the challenge.If you don’t want to start a fight with Carl, don’t throw down the gauntlet.

Id	in_the_loop_712
Idiom	THROW DOWN THE GAUNTLET
Definition	to challenge someone to fight or argue
Examples	The candidate’s opponent challenged her to debate the issues. The opponent had thrown down the gauntlet and she was ready to pick it up and accept the challenge. If you don’t want to start a fight with Carl, don’t throw down the gauntlet.
Extra Info	A gauntlet is a glove from a suit of armor. The expression originates from a medieval custom of throwing down one’s gauntlet as a way of challenging an enemy to a fight. One accepted the challenge by picking up the gauntlet.

Gauntlet Throw Challenge Fight Opponent Don’t Loop Argue