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
Sudhir-Indian, Marathi, Hindi, Kannada, Telugu
SÁRaSAH:-rah (Czech)Hungarian, Czech, Slovak
Ealhhere-Anglo-Saxon
AmbroŽ-Slovene, Czech (Rare)
Ragnvaldr-Ancient Scandinavian
IngramING-grəmEnglish