fly at one's throat . fly at one's throat {v. phr.} To attack you suddenly with great anger. When Tom called Dick a bad name, Dick flew at his throat. Categories: add yours anger {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: F Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry