run the gauntlet

run the gauntlet
run the gauntlet
1. Lit. to race, as a punishment, between parallel lines of men who thrash one as one runs. •

The knight was forced to doff his clothes and run the gauntlet.

2. and run the gauntlet of something Fig. to endure a series of problems, threats, or criticism. •

After the play, the director found himself running the gauntlet of questions and doubts about his ability.

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also[gantlet] {v. phr.} 1. To be made to run between two lines of people facing each other and be hit by them with clubs or other weapons. * /Joe had to run the gauntlet as part of his initiation into the club./ 2. To face a hard test; bear a painful experience. * /Ginny had to run the gauntlet of her mother's questions about how the ink spot got on the dining room rug./

Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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