throw down

US /θroʊ daʊn/

UK /θroʊ daʊn/

1.

to challenge someone to a fight or competition

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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.

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challenge dare provoke issue a challenge call out

2.

to put something down forcefully or carelessly

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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.

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drop fling hurl cast down dash down

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throw down the gauntlet throw throw-in throw on throw in throw out throw away