grab by the throat



grab you by the throat

to completely hold your attention or emotions Jealousy grabbed him by the throat and destroyed his marriage.
Usage notes: also used in the forms take you by the throat or hold you by the throat: This is an adventure that takes you by the throat and doesn't let you go until the end of the film.
See also: grab, throat

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Antoinetteawn-twaw-NETFrench
Snezhana-Russian, Bulgarian, Macedonian
Rudd[rʌd]
Rosinaro-ZEE-nahItalian
Korinna-Ancient Greek
Ephesius-Late Roman