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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
Ignas-Lithuanian
Felicidade-Portuguese
GretaGRE-tah (German), GRET-ə (English)Swedish, German, English
Teresate-RE-sah (Spanish, Polish), te-RE-zah (Italian, German), TE-re-sah (Finnish), tə-REE-sə (English), tə-REE-zə (English)Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Finnish, Polish, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, English
Alessandraahl-e-SAHN-drahItalian
Francene[fræn'si:n]
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