take up the gauntlet
接受挑戰；勇敢應對困難
書面·接受挑戰
英文釋義
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.
典故來源
源自中世紀騎士決斗傳統，扔下鐵手套（gauntlet）表示挑戰，撿起則代表接受挑戰。