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running the gauntlet

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

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

uncountable

Equivalents

3 more languages
Suomikujanjuoksu
Nederlandsspitsroeden lopen
Svenskagatlopp

CEFR level

C1
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This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

running therapy running thrush running time running title running track running trap

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