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/
Korean meaning: 여러 사람들로부터 비판이나 공격을 받으며 지나가다; 힘든 시련을 겪다
Korean pronunciation: 런 더 **간**틀릿
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
to be criticized or attacked by many people, especially while moving through a crowd; to endure a difficult experience
Running the gauntlet may be daunting, but keep going!
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Origin
17세기 스웨덴 군대의 처벌 방식에서 유래. 죄수가 두 줄로 늘어선 병사들 사이를 지나가며 매질을 당하는 형벌이었다. 'gauntlet'은 스웨덴어 'gatlopp'(길을 달리다)에서 온 말로, 장갑을 의미하는 'gauntlet'과는 다른 어원이다.
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📝Examples
“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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