Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
go-for-the-jugular
idiom
/ˈɡoʊ fɔːr ðə ˈdʒʌɡjələr/
Definition
To attack someone’s most vulnerable point or to perform a very aggressive action.
Examples
- In the debate, she went for the jugular, challenging her opponent’s integrity.
- When negotiating, he tends to go for the jugular, making offers that are difficult to refuse.
Meaning
The phrase ‘go for the jugular’ refers to a strategy where one targets the most critical or sensitive aspect of an opponent in an argument, debate, or competition, often with the intention of decisively winning.
Synonyms
- attack the weak spot
- go for the kill
- hit below the belt
