He is pissing into the wind.

his driveway doesn't go all the way to the road

The new evidence presented in the trial begs the question of the defendant's innocence.

His response beggared the question.

His argument is beggaring the question.

He takes up the gauntlet and challenges his opponent.

He takes up the gantlet and challenges his opponent.

He took up the gantlet and faced his opponent.

She is taking up the gauntlet and challenging her opponent.

He is taking up the gantlet and challenging his opponent.