throat
The front part of your neck that has the tube for food and air.
The front part of the neck, containing the pharynx and larynx, through which food passes to the esophagus and air passes to the lungs.
A narrow way into or through something, shaped like a neck.
A narrow opening, channel, or passage in something, especially one shaped like or functioning like the neck of a person or bottle.
The inside part where your voice comes from when you talk or sing.
The part inside the mouth and upper airway where sounds are produced, often referred to in relation to singing or speaking ability.
- Base: throat
- Plural: throats
at each other's throats
1Fighting or arguing fiercely
To fight or argue with someone in an angry way.
- The two politicians were at each other's throats during the debate.
- Those kids are always at each other's throats.
clear one's throat
1Cough slightly for clarity or attention
To make a short cough to clear your voice or get people to listen to you.
- He cleared his throat before starting his speech.
- She cleared her throat to let them know she was there.
jump down someone's throat
1React angrily right away
To quickly get angry at someone for what they say or do.
- I only asked a question—no need to jump down my throat!
- She jumped down his throat for being late again.
ram something down someone's throat
1Force someone to accept something
To make someone accept an idea or thing they do not want.
- Stop trying to ram your opinions down my throat.
- The government is ramming this policy down our throats.
stick in one's throat
1Hard to accept or say due to feeling
To be hard to accept or say because it makes you upset or angry.
- His refusal to apologize still sticks in my throat.
- The words stuck in her throat as she tried to speak.