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go for the jugular |
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go for the jugular (informal) to criticize someone very cruelly by talking about what you know will hurt them most Usage notes: The jugular is a large vein that carries blood to the heart. Cunningham, who usually goes straight for the jugular, seemed strangely reluctant to say anything. go for the jugular to attack fiercely in order to have no doubt about winning He was a politician known as someone who went for the jugular of his opponent. Related vocabulary: play hardballEtymology: from the idea that an animal often kills another animal by biting the jugular vein (tube that carries blood) in the neck, causing the animal to bleed to death quickly How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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There are lots of litigators who say they go for the jugular and that means fighting rather than offering the client some real judgment as to the best thing to do to resolve a situation. While ``Criminal Minds'' justifies its seediness with pseudo-philosophizing, Fox's ``Killer Instinct'' is content to go for the jugular. They present him single-minded and highly prepared, with a shrewd eye for political talent, and an admirably ruthless willingness to go for the jugular. |
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