Multiple choice

Directions: Identify the correct idiom or phrase to complete the sentence.

The teacher ___________over my marks in the exams.

  1. went down my throat

  2. broke down my throat

  3. moved down my throat

  4. jumped down my throat
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

'To jump down someone's throat' means to criticize or attack someone verbally in an aggressive, sudden manner. Option D correctly completes the sentence. The idiom suggests an immediate, harsh verbal response, often overreacting to something someone said. The other options are incorrect variations.

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