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Running the gauntlet
Verb
Definitions
1.
Verb
present participle and gerund of run the gauntlet
2.
Noun
A form of physical punishment by which a person is compelled to run through a double line of soldiers who attempt to strike him as they pass
Synonyms
gantlope
gauntlet
trial by fire
tester
beasting
trial
flagellation
wall of death
beat up
baptism of fire
crucifixion
war of attrition
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