Were at each other's throats In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "were at each other's throats", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Jimmy Hung calendar 2021-08-06 04:08

Meaning of Were at each other's throats (redirected from be at each other's throats )

Synonyms:

at one another's throats

Be at each other's throats phrase

Said of two or more people or groups are angrily and aggressively fighting or arguing with each other

 

I have a very disturbed family background. My parents have been at each other's throats for years.

My mom and dad were at each other's throats for different opinions on which career I should pursue.

Other phrases about:

go down swinging/fighting
to fight until the very end
bandy words (with somebody)

To argue with somebody

kick up a fuss, stink, etc.
to become angry or complain about something unimportant.
It takes two to make a quarrel

When an argument or a fight occurs, both parties involved are responsible for it.

a fight to the finish
A fight, match or contest between two groups or people which may only end with the complete defeat of one side.

Grammar and Usage of Be at each other's throats

Verb Forms

  • am at each other's throats
  • are at each other's throats
  • is at each other's throats
  • was at each other's throats
  • were at each other's throats
  • been at each other's throats
  • being at each other's throats

The verb "be" must be conjugated according to its tense.
 

Origin of Be at each other's throats

This phrase dates from the sixteenth century.

The Origin Cited: Internet .
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