throw down the gauntlet meaning in Hindi

throw down the gauntlet in SSC previous-year questions

1. SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 Idioms & Phrases

   Choose the correct meaning of idiom: Throw down the gauntlet

   AAdmit defeatBIssue a challengeCSurrender peacefullyDApologize publicly
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: B) Issue a challenge

   'Throw down the gauntlet' means to issue a challenge openly. In medieval times, a knight threw down his gauntlet ( armoured glove) to challenge an opponent to a duel.
   'Admit defeat', 'Surrender peacefully' and 'Apologize publicly' all suggest giving in, which is contrary to the idea of challenging someone.

2. SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025 Idioms & Phrases

   Choose the correct meaning of Idiom "Throw down the gauntlet"

   AShow fear in publicBMake peaceCChallenge someone boldlyDAvoid confrontation
   Answer & explanation

   Answer: C) Challenge someone boldly

   'Throw down the gauntlet' means to issue a challenge openly and boldly. In medieval times, a knight threw down his gauntlet ( armoured glove) to challenge an opponent to a duel.
   'Show fear in public', 'Make peace' and 'Avoid confrontation' are all contrary to the idea of issuing a challenge, so they are incorrect.

Examples

• “The champion threw down the gauntlet to all challengers.”

throw down the gauntlet – questions

What is the meaning of throw down the gauntlet in Hindi?

throw down the gauntlet means “किसी को चुनौती देना” in Hindi. In English: To issue a challenge to someone

What are the synonyms of throw down the gauntlet?

Synonyms of throw down the gauntlet: challenge, dare, provoke.

What is the opposite of throw down the gauntlet?

Antonyms of throw down the gauntlet: back down, surrender.

Has throw down the gauntlet been asked in SSC exams?

Yes – throw down the gauntlet has been asked 2 times in SSC exams: SSC Selection Post Ph-13 2025.

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