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
Vladimirvlah-DEE-meer (Russian), VLAH-dee-meer (Croatian)Russian, Serbian, Croatian, Bulgarian, Macedonian, Slovene, Medieval Slavic
JeffreyJEF-reeEnglish
GitteGEED-deDanish
Friderik-Slovene
Karen (1)KAH-ren (Danish), KER-ən (English), KAR-ən (English)Danish, Norwegian, Icelandic, German, English
Temir-Kazakh