throw down the gauntlet -Idioms

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throw down the gauntlet

to challenge someone to a fight or to do something

The government threw down the gauntlet to the opposition party and told them to stop criticizing their policies without suggesting an alternative.

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throw good money after bad

throw in (something) or throw (something) in

throw in one's lot with (someone or something)

throw in the towel

throw off (someone) or throw (someone) off

throw off an illness

throw one's hands up in despair

throw one's hands up in horror

throw one's voice

throw one's weight around

eke out (a living)

run a risk of (something)

draw lots/straws

racked with pain

go through (an experience)

give (someone) the brush-off

up to one's ears in work

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