PICK UP THE GAUNTLET

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (verb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

Be dared to do something and attempt it

Synonyms:

pick up the gauntlet; take a dare

Classified under:

Verbs of telling, asking, ordering, singing

Hypernyms (to "pick up the gauntlet" is one way to...):

assay; attempt; essay; seek; try (make an effort or attempt)

Sentence frame:

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