throw down the gauntlet
Example Sentences
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If anyone thought the Kings were hoping to stare across the ice, look the Oilers in the eyes and throw down the gauntlet, he wasn’t among them.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 28, 2024
With Liverpool playing later on Sunday, and defending champions Manchester City still behind them after dropping points against Crystal Palace, Arsenal had an opportunity to throw down the gauntlet to their rivals.
From BBC ● Dec. 17, 2023
So here’s a YouTube clip of the current definitive live-action Pac-Man to throw down the gauntlet.
From The Verge ● Aug. 9, 2022
After scoring the goal that sealed Manchester City’s progress to the semifinals, Phil Foden appeared to throw down the gauntlet to Paris Saint-Germain superstar Kylian Mbappe.
From Seattle Times ● Apr. 16, 2021
He did not want to debate with himself whether he had the pluck to throw down the gauntlet to this fighting vaquero if the call had come to him.
From The Sheriff's Son by Raine, William MacLeod
