Of the throat
1Down the throat — typically refers to a term used by United States Submariners in World War II, in reference to a type of torpedo attack angle used usually against attacking destroyers or anti submarine craft. A down the throat shot would be any shot in which the… …
2grab you by the throat — grab (you) by the throat to completely hold your attention or emotions. Jealousy grabbed him by the throat and destroyed his marriage. Usage notes: also used in the forms take you by the throat or hold you by the throat: This is an adventure that …
3grab by the throat — grab (you) by the throat to completely hold your attention or emotions. Jealousy grabbed him by the throat and destroyed his marriage. Usage notes: also used in the forms take you by the throat or hold you by the throat: This is an adventure that …
4grab someone by the throat — grab (or take) someone by the throat put one s hands around someone s throat, typically in an attempt to throttle them ■ grab something by the throat seize control of something in the second half, the Huskies took the game by the throat ■ attract …
5Go for the Throat — is an album released by the hard rock band Humble Pie. It was released by Atco Records and peaked at #154 on the Billboard 200 album chart in 1981. It was noted as being very similar to the previous album On to Victory , but not as well received… …
6take something by the throat — take (something) by the throat to make a determined attempt to deal with something. The Rockets took this game by the throat in the first quarter and never let go till the final minutes …
7take by the throat — take (something) by the throat to make a determined attempt to deal with something. The Rockets took this game by the throat in the first quarter and never let go till the final minutes …
8a lump in the throat — ► a lump in the throat a feeling of tightness in the throat caused by strong emotion. Main Entry: ↑lump …
9burr in the throat — Something seeming to stick in the throat, producing a choking sensation • • • Main Entry: ↑burr …
10have by the throat — To have at one s mercy • • • Main Entry: ↑throat …
