take up the gauntlet
接受挑战；勇敢应对困难
书面·接受挑战
英文释义
to accept a challenge or invitation, especially in a determined or defiant manner
例句
When the rival team challenged us, we took up the gauntlet without hesitation.
典故来源
源自中世纪骑士决斗传统，扔下铁手套（gauntlet）表示挑战，捡起则代表接受挑战。