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Re: Gauntlet

Posted by Eddie on October 12, 2000

I must be blind as a bat, but I couldn't find the meaning to the phrase "throw down the gauntlet", even tho it's listed in phrase finder. Does it mean to issue a challenge? Any prompt replies will be appreciated.