English Explanatory Dictionary

take up the gauntlet

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To accept a challenge.

Pronunciation

En-au-take up the gauntlet.ogg

Word forms

take up the gauntlet takes up the gauntlet taking up the gauntlet took up the gauntlet taken up the gauntlet take up the gantlet

Etymology

See throw down the gauntlet. (Cf. French relever le gant)

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