throw down the gauntlet

US /θroʊ daʊn ðə ˈɡɔːnt.lət/
UK /θroʊ daʊn ðə ˈɡɔːnt.lət/
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1.

jeter le gant, lancer un défi

to issue a challenge or an invitation to fight or compete

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The rival company threw down the gauntlet by launching a new product with superior features.
L'entreprise rivale a jeté le gant en lançant un nouveau produit aux caractéristiques supérieures.
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He threw down the gauntlet, daring anyone to beat his record.
Il a jeté le gant, défiant quiconque de battre son record.
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