throw down the gauntlet

US /θroʊ daʊn ðə ˈɡɔːnt.lət/
UK /θroʊ daʊn ðə ˈɡɔːnt.lət/
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lançar o desafio, desafiar

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.
A empresa rival lançou o desafio ao lançar um novo produto com recursos superiores.
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He threw down the gauntlet, daring anyone to beat his record.
Ele lançou o desafio, ousando qualquer um a bater seu recorde.
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