How to Pronounce "go for the throat"
expression
GOH-fur-thuh-THROHT
guh-FAW-thuh-THROHT
Definition
To attack someone or something in a very direct and aggressive way, often intending to defeat or hurt them completely.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈθɹoʊt
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /θɹˈəʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH-fur-thuh-THROHT
UK
guh-FAW-thuh-THROHT
Listen in Context
In the debate, he decided to go for the throat and attack his opponent's weakest point.
When you play chess with her, she always goes for the throat right from the start.
If you want to win this contract, you need to go for the throat.
When Sarah felt attacked in the meeting, she didn't hold back—she went for the throat with her response.