Today’s “Phrase of the Day” is throw down the gauntlet and it is a phrase meaning “to challenge someone (to a fight or competition or argument); issue a challenge; confront, dare”.
Example Sentence: The announcement by Russia that supplies of the S-400 Triumf system to India have already begun has set the stage for Russian President Vladimir Putin’s visit in early December. It has also thrown down the gauntlet to the U.S. that threatened sanctions against India.
This phrase is present in The Hindu article For more than a waiver: On India-US global strategic partnership and click here to read it.
Courtesy: The Hindu
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