throw down the gauntlet -Idioms

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throw down the gauntlet

to challenge someone to a fight or to do something

The government threw down the gauntlet to the opposition party and told them to stop criticizing their policies without suggesting an alternative.

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throw good money after bad

throw in (something) or throw (something) in

throw in one's lot with (someone or something)

throw in the towel

throw off (someone) or throw (someone) off

throw off an illness

throw one's hands up in despair

throw one's hands up in horror

throw one's voice

throw one's weight around

a credit to (someone or something)

on the borderline

call in (someone) or call (someone) in

in good conscience

round out (something) or round (something) out

everything but the kitchen sink

pick out (something) or pick (something) out

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In 1960 there were 16,067 gambling slots in Nevada. By 1999, this number rose to 205,726 slots which would be one slot for every 10 people residing there .. More >>

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