English Explanatory Dictionary

go for the throat

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To exert an unrestrained, aggressive effort, especially by assailing an opponent's or victim's area of greatest vulnerability.

Pronunciation

en-au-go for the throat.ogg

Word forms

go for the throat goes for the throat going for the throat went for the throat gone for the throat

Synonyms

go for the jugular go for the jugular vein go for the kill
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