Take somebody/something to the mat
phrase
To challenge or confront someone, especially with determination.
I will take that company to the mat if they try to ignore their responsibilities.
Often appears as...
- take someone to the mat
- take a company to the mat
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
To challenge or confront someone, especially with determination.
I will take that company to the mat if they try to ignore their responsibilities.
Often appears as...
- take someone to the mat
- take a company to the mat
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Confrontational Tone
Implies a strong, forceful challenge, often with the resolve to not back down.
He took his opponent to the mat over the unfair policy changes.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Use
Used metaphorically, referring to a duel-like confrontation, not a physical wrestling.
The board member took the CEO to the mat during the meeting.
Pro Tip 3/3Assertive Stance
Shows someone taking a very assertive or aggressive position in an argument or dispute.
The environmental group took the industry to the mat on pollution issues.
Pro Tip 1/3Confrontational Tone
Implies a strong, forceful challenge, often with the resolve to not back down.
He took his opponent to the mat over the unfair policy changes.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Use
Used metaphorically, referring to a duel-like confrontation, not a physical wrestling.
The board member took the CEO to the mat during the meeting.
Pro Tip 3/3Assertive Stance
Shows someone taking a very assertive or aggressive position in an argument or dispute.
The environmental group took the industry to the mat on pollution issues.
Pro Tip 1/3Confrontational Tone
Implies a strong, forceful challenge, often with the resolve to not back down.
He took his opponent to the mat over the unfair policy changes.
Pro Tip 2/3Figurative Use
Used metaphorically, referring to a duel-like confrontation, not a physical wrestling.
The board member took the CEO to the mat during the meeting.
Pro Tip 3/3Assertive Stance
Shows someone taking a very assertive or aggressive position in an argument or dispute.
The environmental group took the industry to the mat on pollution issues.
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