pick up the gauntlet

Other forms: picked up the gauntlet; picking up the gauntlet

Definitions of pick up the gauntlet
  1. verb
    be dared to do something and attempt it
    synonyms: take a dare
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    type of:
    assay, attempt, essay, seek, try
    make an effort or attempt
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