Idioms & Phrases · Question 29 · Hard
Choose the correct meaning of the idiom: to throw down the gauntlet
- To admit defeat
- To end a partnership
- To lose one's temper
- To issue a challenge
Answer and explanation
Answer: D. To issue a challenge
Explanation: In medieval times a knight threw down his glove (gauntlet) to challenge another; today it means to challenge someone openly.
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