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Meaning of the word "throw down" in English

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throw down

US /θroʊ daʊn/
UK /θrəʊ daʊn/
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Phrasal Verb

1.

to challenge someone to a fight or competition

Example:
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He decided to throw down the gauntlet and challenge the champion.
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The rival team threw down a challenge for a rematch.
Synonym:
challenge dare provoke issue a challenge call out
2.

to put something down forcefully or carelessly

Example:
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He was so angry that he threw down his keys on the table.
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She threw down her book and stormed out of the room.
Synonym:
drop fling hurl cast down dash down
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Related Word:
throw down the gauntlet throw throw-in throw on throw in throw out throw away