run the gauntlet — to be criticized or attacked by many people, especially while moving through a crowd; to endure a difficult experience
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to be criticized or attacked by many people, especially while moving through a crowd; to endure a difficult experience
Pronunciation (IPA): /rʌn ðə ˈɡɔːntlət/
Example Sentences
- The pop star had to run the gauntlet of screaming fans and paparazzi just to buy a coffee.
- New employees often have to run the gauntlet of office introductions on their first day.
- The politician ran the gauntlet of hostile questions during the press conference.
run the gauntlet
VERB[/rʌn ðə ˈɡɔːntlət/]
to be criticized or attacked by many people, especially while moving through a crowd; to endure a difficult experience
The rookie had to run the gauntlet of senior officers shouting tough questions at him.
Running the gauntlet may be daunting, but keep going!
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“The pop star had to run the gauntlet of screaming fans and paparazzi just to buy a coffee.”
“New employees often have to run the gauntlet of office introductions on their first day.”
“The politician ran the gauntlet of hostile questions during the press conference.”
“Students have to run the gauntlet of final exams before graduation.”
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