How to Pronounce "jump down your throat"
expression
JUMP-DOWN-yer-THROHT
JUMP-DOWN-yaw-THROHT
Definition
To respond to someone in a very angry or aggressive way, often unexpectedly or when they didn't really deserve it.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈdʒəmp/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈθɹoʊt
British English
dʒˈʌmp/ /dˈaʊn/ /jˈɔː/ /θɹˈəʊt
Simplified Pronunciation
US
JUMP-DOWN-yer-THROHT
UK
JUMP-DOWN-yaw-THROHT
Listen in Context
Please don't jump down my throat. I was just asking a question.
I didn't mean to jump down your throat during the meeting.
She always jumps down people's throats if they make small mistakes.
"Wow, there's no need to jump down my throat! I just said hello."