Definition
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。