take up the gauntlet (verb) · NearWords

take up the gauntlet verb

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throw down the gauntlet

take up the cudgels

took up the mantle

step up to the plate

step into the breach

assume the mantle

pick up the slack

take the offensive

pick up the threads

pick up the threads of

jump at the chance

take a crack at

put up or shut up

pick up the tab

stand up against

bid defiance to

leap into action

answer the call

rose to the bait

take no prisoners

bite the bullet

take issue with

pick up the phone

lead the charge