Pick Up The Gauntlet (Verb)
Meaning
Be dared to do something and attempt it.
Classification
Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing.
Examples
- She wasn't one to back down from a challenge and decided to pick up the gauntlet, entering the competition against all odds.
- He chose to pick up the gauntlet and run the marathon, despite his friends doubting his endurance.
- The tech startup picked up the gauntlet and took on the industry giant, determined to revolutionize the market.
- Feeling insulted by the rival team's claims, the football captain decided to pick up the gauntlet and lead his team to victory.
- In response to the influential blogger's criticism, the artist picked up the gauntlet and created a thought-provoking masterpiece.