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
Siegward-German
Veda-Indian, Telugu, Kannada
Wills[wilz]
Palmira-Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Rebeckahrə-BEK-əEnglish (Rare)
SignÝ-Ancient Scandinavian, Norse Mythology, Icelandic