| 单词 | to go for the jugular |
| 释义 | > as lemmasto go for the jugular to go for the jugular and variants: to launch an aggressive or unrestrained attack; to target an adversary's weakest or most vulnerable point; cf. to go for the throat at throat n. Phrases 3d. ΚΠ 1939 Barron's 20 Feb. 10/2 Germany leaps for the jugular vein in a thrust for the Soviet Ukraine. 1977 R. Coover Public Burning 65 They say I'm a buzzsaw opponent, ruthless and even unscrupulous, they say I go for the jugular, no holds barred. 1999 D. Mitchell Ghostwritten 103 Tell him I'm not going for his jugular, I just want what's rightfully mine. 2016 Guardian (Nexis) 26 Feb. (US News section) Cruz..went for the jugular, accusing Trump of advocating for socialized medicine. < as lemmas |
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