take (something) by the throat

To approach, confront, or deal with a problem or difficult situation directly and with clear, confident action. I took the situation by the throat and confronted my manager about the blatant sexism in the office. You've been complaining about being out of work for too long—it's time to take your job search by the throat.

词组	take (something) by the throat
释义	take (something) by the throat take (something) by the throat To approach, confront, or deal with a problem or difficult situation directly and with clear, confident action. I took the situation by the throat and confronted my manager about the blatant sexism in the office. You've been complaining about being out of work for too long—it's time to take your job search by the throat. See also: by, take, throat Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. See also: be (not) out of the woods reality of the situation if I was/were in your place if I were in your place get down to the facts do the business in a sticky situation if you can't take the heat, get out of the kitchen put a good face on (something) hairy situation
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