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throw down the gauntlet

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Definition of throw down the gauntlet

: to say or show that one is ready to fight, argue, or compete with someone : to challenge someone The company threw down the gauntlet and told the union that this offer for a contract was final.

throw down the gauntlet

Definition of throw down the gauntlet

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