Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
be at each other's throats
idiom
/biː æt iːtʃ ˈʌðərz θroʊts/
Definition
To be in a state of intense conflict or disagreement with someone.
Examples
- The two teams were at each other’s throats during the playoffs, showing no signs of backing down.
- In the meeting, the colleagues were at each other’s throats after their ideas clashed.
Meaning
This phrase describes a situation where two or more people are involved in a fierce argument or rivalry, often leading to hostility.
Synonyms
- quarreling
- feuding
- disputing
- arguing
