throw down the gauntlet

Traduzioni
бросить вызов
He threw down the gauntlet to her by challenging her to a debate.
Он бросил вызов ей, вызвав её на дебаты.
Definizioni
To issue a challenge or provoke someone to compete or fight, often in a bold or confrontational manner. The phrase originates from the medieval practice of throwing down a glove (gauntlet) as a challenge to a duel.
Parole
gauntlet

noun
перчатка
throw

verb
бросать
throw down

verb
бросить
down

adverb
вниз