Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

jump down someone's throat

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.92 in modern English

Syllables: jump -down -some-one's throat
IPA

42

Scrabble Score

22

Letters

4

Syllables

14

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To criticise with excessive and unexpected harshness.

Example Sentences

"Try to remember next time, but don’t fret — I won’t jump down your throat if you forget."
"Opposing counsel has a right to question you, and if you respond with smart talk or give evasive answers, opposing counsel may jump down your throat."
"‘Thanks, Jean,’ he said. ‘Mike I'm sorry. I didn't mean to jump down your throat. Thanks for the advice. I will be careful.’"
"“I'm sorry I jumped on you — jumped down your throat,” he amended, feeling like a complete idiot."

Inflected Forms

jumps down someone's throat (present, singular) jumping down someone's throat (participle, present) jumped down someone's throat (participle, past) jumped down someone's throat (past) climb down someone's throat (alternative) leap down someone's throat (alternative)

Phrases

at each other's throats

Frequently Paired Words

at each other's throats

Questions

What does jump down someone's throat mean?: To criticise with excessive and unexpected harshness.

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