jump down someone’s throat informal (to react or respond angrily) He was just making a suggestion. It’s not fair to jump down his throat. You always jump down my throat whenever I say something. envocabulary.com
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Johnny-on-the-spot US informal (someone who is at hand and ready to help) The storehouse was on fire, and there I was, Johnny-on-the-spot, putting out the fire. I have a flat tire, and I need you here, Johnny-on-the-spot. envocabulary.com
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hang on (wait or stop for a short time) Can you hang on a minute? I’ll be right back. Hang on. I’ll be with you in a moment! Hang on, I’m not ready yet. (hold or grip tightly) Hang on to that rope and don’t let go; I …
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hang in US informal (don’t give up. keep going) We must hang in whenever we come across difficulties. I like to hang in until I make the business work. Hang in there; everything will be fine. envocabulary.com
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hang back (to hesitate or not do something) Please help yourself to whatever you want; don’t hang back. Tim was going to join the party, but for some reason he hung back. envocabulary.com
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