throw down the gauntlet

English - Turkish

Definition of throw down the gauntlet in English Turkish dictionary

(Tarih) düelloya davet etmek

hodri meydan demek

(deyim) Meydan okumak

English - English

Definition of throw down the gauntlet in English English dictionary

To issue a challenge

The competing firm threw down the gauntlet by offering a faster product at a lower price.

Hyphenation

throw Down the gaunt·let

Turkish pronunciation

thrō daun dhi gôntlıt

Synonyms

ask for trouble, call out, challenge, confront, contest, cross swards, dare, defy, do something about it, invite to debate, meet face to face, provoke, stand up to, start something

Pronunciation

/ˈᴛʜrō ˈdoun ᴛʜē ˈgôntlət/ /ˈθroʊ ˈdaʊn ðiː ˈɡɔːntlət/

Etymology

() From the practice of a medieval knight throwing down his metal glove as a challenge to combat.