Como Pronunciar "throw down the gauntlet"
expression
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡɔntɫət
THROH DOWN thuh GAWNT-luht
θɹˈəʊ/ /dˈaʊn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈɔːntlət
thruh-OH down thuh GAWNT-luht
Definição
To challenge someone to compete or fight, usually in a direct, bold way. It comes from the medieval tradition of throwing down a glove (gauntlet) to start a duel.
Transcrição IPA
Inglês Americano
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɡɔntɫət
Inglês Britânico
θɹˈəʊ/ /dˈaʊn/ /ðə, ði/ /ɡˈɔːntlət
Pronúncia Simplificada
EUA
THROH DOWN thuh GAWNT-luht
UK
thruh-OH down thuh GAWNT-luht
Ouça em Contexto
The president threw down the gauntlet to other countries on climate change.
She threw down the gauntlet by saying she could do it better.
The new team threw down the gauntlet at their first match.
By refusing the deal, the company basically threw down the gauntlet.