Where does “throw down” come from?
throw down (English) comes from English throw down the gauntlet — To issue a challenge.
throw down (English): To cause something one is holding to drop, often...
Definitions
- To cause something one is holding to drop, often...
Ancestry of “throw down”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English | throw down the gauntlet | To issue a challenge |