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pick up the gauntlet
Thesaurus| Verb | 1. | pick up the gauntlet - be dared to do something and attempt ittake a dareattempt, essay, try, assay, seek - make an effort or attempt; "He tried to shake off his fears"; "The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps"; "The police attempted to stop the thief"; "He sought to improve himself"; "She always seeks to do good in the world" |
pick up the gauntlet
pick up the gauntletTo accept or attempt a challenge or invitation, as to fight, argue, or compete. When it comes to civil rights issues, Mary is always eager to pick up the gauntlet. When the heavyweight champion boasted that nobody could beat him, no one expected this newcomer to pick up the gauntlet.See also: gauntlet, pick, uppick up the gauntlet or take up the gauntlet If you pick up the gauntlet or take up the gauntlet, you accept a challenge. Note: Gauntlets are long thick gloves which protect your hands, wrists, and forearms. Carlton, a key member of the team, was happy to pick up the gauntlet thrown down by his rival.See also: gauntlet, pick, uppick up the gauntlet
Related to pick up the gauntlet: gantletSynonyms for pick up the gauntletverb be dared to do something and attempt itSynonymsRelated Words |