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jump down (one's) throat jump down (one's) throatTo yell at or scold one harshly, often unexpectedly. Whoa, don't jump down my throat—I'm just the messenger here. Talk to the boss if you're unhappy with this decision.See also: down, jump, throatjump down someone's throatStrongly 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, throatjump down someone's throat INFORMALIf someone jumps down your throat, they react in a very angry way to something you have said or done. If I even asked her about her day, she'd jump down my throat, as if I were interrogating her. Is your boss more likely to jump down your throat than listen to your useful suggestions?See also: down, jump, throatjump down someone's throat respond to what someone has said in a sudden and angrily critical way. informalSee also: down, jump, throatjump down somebody’s ˈthroat (informal) react to something that somebody has said or done by suddenly speaking to them angrily: He asked her a very simple question and she jumped down his throat. He couldn’t believe it. ♢ It’s not my fault. Don’t jump down my throat.See also: down, jump, throat |