jump down somebody's throat
jump down (one's) throat
To 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, throat
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
jump 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
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- jump down (one's) throat
- jump down someone's throat
- give (one) a (good) working over
- give someone a good working over
- give someone a working over
- come down on
- come down on (someone or something)
- have (one's) hide