Example
“The smaller firm threw down the gauntlet by promising to match every rival's price.”
Dictionary details
Related idioms
Expressions connected by reviewed component words or topic tags.
run the gauntlet
CEFR C1to endure a succession of ordeals, attacks, or severe criticism
Neutral
throw a wobbly
CEFR C1to have a sudden angry or distressed outburst and lose self-control
Informal
throw caution to the wind
CEFR B2to act boldly or recklessly without considering the possible consequences
Neutral
throw it at the wall and see what sticks
CEFR B2to try many ideas quickly, keeping only the ones that work
Informal
bury the hatchet
CEFR B1to reconcile with someone and bring a quarrel to an end
Neutral
drive someone up the wall
CEFR B1to make someone feel extremely annoyed or frustrated
Informal
Source methodology
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