Jump down (one's) throat In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "jump down (one's) throat", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Kathy Cao

2021-03-20 12:03

Jump down (one's) throat British verb phrase

If someone jumps down your throat, they respond angrily to you because of what you have said or done.

He jumped down my throat when I said my decision to him.

Whoa, don't jump down my throat! I’ve just heard that rumour from Linda. She doesn't even know who spread it.

The verb "jump" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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