jump down someone's throat



jump down someone's throat

Strongly criticize, reprimand or disagree with someone. For example, Just because I admitted to being there, you needn't jump down my throat. [Late 1800s] Also see jump all over someone.
See also: down, jump, throat

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Kore-Greek Mythology
Nicostratus-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Luis['luis]
Leatrice-English
BryonyBRIE-ə-neeEnglish (Rare)
Grigorii-Medieval Slavic