jump down someone's throat

相关词: jump

成语

Definition

  1. To react with sudden anger or strong criticism towards someone for something they have said or done.

    对某人发飖

    • I was just suggesting areas for improvement, but he immediately jumped down my throat.

      我只是在提出改进的建议,但他立即对我发火。

    • When I tried to explain what happened, she jumped down my throat immediately.

      当我试图解释发生的事情时,她立即对我发火。

    • The boss jumped down the employee's throat for the mistake.

      老板因为这个错误对员工大发雷霆。