run the gauntlet

English - Turkish

Definition of run the gauntlet in English Turkish dictionary

(deyim) Run the gauntlet (of someone/sth.) = Bir maksada ulaşmak uğruna gelecek saldırı, zorluk, eleştiri ve saireye dayanmak, göğüs germek

He had to run the gauntlet of many interviews before he got the job.

sıra dayağı yemek

(deyim) run the gauntlet (of someone/sth.) saldiri vea elstiriye dayanmak

sıra dayağı yemek

English - English

Definition of run the gauntlet in English English dictionary

(deyim) Go through an intimidating crowd or experience in order to reach a goal

He had to run the gauntlet of many interviews before he got the job.

take harsh criticism, be exposed to attacks from all sides, be punished harshly

Hyphenation

run the gaunt·let

Turkish pronunciation

rʌn dhi gôntlıt

Synonyms

be a target, be a whipping boy, come to grips with, court disaster, face criticism, go through fire and water, meet head-on, take potshots, take the bull by the horns

Pronunciation

/ˈrən ᴛʜē ˈgôntlət/ /ˈrʌn ðiː ˈɡɔːntlət/

Etymology

[ 'r&n ] (verb.) before 12th century. Middle English ronnen, alteration of rinnen, v.i. & of rennen, v.t., from Old Norse renna; akin to Old High German rinnan, v.i., to run, Sanskrit rinAti he causes to flow, and probably to Latin rivus stream.