jump down someone's throat
To answer or respond sharply or angrily: “It's fine if you don't agree with me, but you don't have to jump down my throat.”
Words Nearby jump down someone's throat
- jump bid
- jump boot
- jump cut
- jump dial
- jump discontinuity
- jump down someone's throat
- jumped-up
- jumper
- jumper ant
- jump head
- jump in
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Other Idioms and Phrases with 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.
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