Coger el guante

To take up the gauntlet / To accept the challenge

Idioms & Sayings

Notes & Usage:

Literally 'to pick up the glove'. Means accepting a challenge or invitation to compete. From the medieval tradition of throwing down a glove as a challenge.

See It in Context

Le lanzaron el reto y cogió el guante sin dudarlo.

They threw down the challenge and he took up the gauntlet without hesitation.

—¿Aceptas? —Cojo el guante. Veremos quién gana.

—Do you accept? —I take up the gauntlet. We'll see who wins.

Nadie se atrevió a coger el guante excepto ella.

Nobody dared take up the gauntlet except her.

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