Jump Down (someone`s) Throat Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Jump Down (someone`s) Throat Idiom mean?

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jump down (someone`s) throat What does jump down (someone`s) throat mean?	criticize or become angry with someone	As soon as I reached the office my boss jumped down my throat over the missing file.
jump down (someone`s) throat What does jump down (someone`s) throat mean?	suddenly become very angry at someone	The man's wife jumped down his throat when he came home late for the third day in a row.
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die laughing What does "die laughing" mean?	to laugh very loud and hard	We almost died laughing when we saw the movie.

in denial What does "in denial" mean?	refusing to believe something that is true	The man was in denial about the fact that he may lose his job.
better the devil you know than the devil you don't What does "better the devil you know than the devil you don't" mean?	it may be better to endure a situation that you are accustomed to than to risk a change for something that may be worse	My friend wanted to change banks but he felt that it was better the devil he knew than the devil he didn't so he stayed with his old bank.
bring some new facts to light What does "bring some new facts to light" mean?	to discover some new facts about something, to make some new facts about something known	The lawyer was able to bring some new facts to light in the trial of the killer.
down for the count What does "down for the count" mean?	to be finished for now	The boxer was down for the count but everybody expected him to stand up and fight again.

regain one's composure What does "regain one's composure" mean?	to become calm and composed	The woman took several hours to regain her composure after the fight with her husband.
pay one's debt (to society) What does "pay one's debt (to society)" mean?	serve a sentence for a crime (usually in prison)	The man was forced to pay his debt to society by going to prison for three years.
hive of activity What does "hive of activity" mean?	a place where things are very busy	The school was a hive of activity during the school festival.

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Jump Down (someone`s) Throat Idiom