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
Lily['lili]
Karthika-Tamil, Indian, Malayalam
Gervas-German, Ancient Germanic
Breannbree-ANEnglish (Modern)
Dean[di:n]
Adel-Arabic