Comes from throwing down the gauntlet, which was a medieval practice in which knights challenging each other would happen. A common saying among the people of the streets these days would be shortened to throw down
Guy A "d'ya think there will be a terror attack today C? I'm scared?"
Guy C " rules are rules A, if there is a showdown we must throw down"
Guy C " rules are rules A, if there is a showdown we must throw down"
by Manly Man named Man li September 15, 2017
A stellar performance by a band or performance troop.
... to have partied hardy; turned the crowd out; tore the roof off the sucker. (see also, threw down)
... to have partied hardy; turned the crowd out; tore the roof off the sucker. (see also, threw down)
by The Book of Wonder August 22, 2014
by Ur-Abraxas August 11, 2014