Meaning of 'Run the gauntlet'
What does the saying 'Run the gauntlet' mean?
Idiom: Run the gauntlet
Meaning:
If somebody is being criticised harshly by a lot of people, they are said to run the gauntlet.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: War, weapons and conflict |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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