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Region: General | Usage example: By the end of the meeting, the founders were at each other's throats.

At each other's throats

Meaning

Fighting or arguing fiercely.

Usage

Used for intense verbal conflicts.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Imagery of animals or fighters ready to attack.

Popularized in the 19th century through literature describing feuds.

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