take up the gauntlet

US /teɪk ʌp ðə ˈɡɔːnt.lət/
UK /teɪk ʌp ðə ˈɡɔːnt.lət/
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1.

to accept a challenge or a dare

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When his rival challenged him to a debate, he readily took up the gauntlet.
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The company decided to take up the gauntlet and develop a new product to compete with the market leader.
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