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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Werknesh	-	Eastern African, Amharic
Sohvi	SOH-vee	Finnish
Rutledge	['rʌtlidʒ]
Phocas	-	Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Nestore	-	Italian
Avraham	ah-vrah-HAHM (Jewish)	Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew