Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
jump down someone's throat
idiom
/dʒʌmp daʊn ˈsʌm.wʌnz θroʊt/
Definition
To react harshly or aggressively to someone’s comment or action without pause or consideration.
Examples
- If you don’t agree with his opinion, there’s no need to jump down his throat about it.
- She just made a suggestion, and he jumped down her throat instead of thanking her for her input.
Meaning
This phrase means to confront someone angrily or to criticize them hastily, often without fully understanding the situation.
Synonyms
- Attack
- Assail
- Chide
