take up the glove

English

Etymology

In reference to the gauntlet traditionally thrown down and picked up to propose and accept a duel.

Verb

take up the glove (third-person singular simple present takes up the glove, present participle taking up the glove, simple past took up the glove, past participle taken up the glove)

To accept a challenge or adopt a quarrel.

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