run the gauntlet

Register · Neutral Neutral — appropriate in most situations, both spoken and written, without sounding too casual or too stiff. CEFR C1

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Example

“The whistleblower ran the gauntlet of interviews, hearings, and hostile questions.”

Dictionary details

Component words

run gauntlet

Tags

Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.

give someone a run for their money Neutral · CEFR B1

to compete nearly as well as a much stronger opponent, forcing them to work hard for victory

run riot Neutral · CEFR B2

to behave in a wild, uncontrolled way that creates disorder

run amok Neutral · CEFR C1

to behave wildly and without restraint, causing disorder or damage

throw down the gauntlet Formal · CEFR C1

to challenge an opponent openly and defiantly

run the gamut Neutral · CEFR C1

to cover the entire range of possible types, reactions, or conditions

add insult to injury Neutral · CEFR B2

make an already bad situation worse by adding humiliation or further harm

Source methodology

Meanings, register, CEFR, and examples come from the reviewed dictionary record. Expression notes may describe a reviewed present-day word picture or a background note; they are not presented as verified etymology.

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