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
Danny['dæni]
DİLan-Turkish
Tichaona-Southern African, Shona
PattyPAT-eeEnglish
Clarissaklə-RIS-ə (English)English, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish
DoresDAW-res (Galician)Portuguese, Galician