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
Grazianograht-SYAH-noItalian
MeadhbhMAYVIrish, Irish Mythology
Angelou['ændʒə.lu:]
Momchil-Bulgarian
Lysimachos-Ancient Greek
Anissa-English