- take 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.
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take by the throat
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take by the throat — grasp by the throat, grab at the neck … English contemporary dictionary
take 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 … New idioms dictionary
grab 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 … New idioms dictionary
grab 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 … New idioms dictionary
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