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throw down

verb

  1. intr
    1. to offer or accept a challenge to fight
    2. to fight
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


noun

  1. a challenge, esp to physical or artistic competition
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Dubois' confidence and power, and his willingness to throw down against a resurgent fighter who has seen it and done it all.

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If anyone thought the Kings were hoping to stare across the ice, look the Oilers in the eyes and throw down the gauntlet, he wasn’t among them.

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McSweeney is best known for her role as sister Michael in the comedy series Derry Girls, as well as hosting The Great Pottery Throw Down.

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When the battles begin, when the time comes to throw down, look for Victor Montalvo to bring his classic moves.

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They throw down a moral gauntlet to viewers, who must put themselves in his shoes.

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