fly at Idiom, Proverb

fly at one's throat|fly|throat

v. phr. To attack you suddenly with great anger. When Tom called Dick a bad name, Dick flew at his throat.

fly at

fly at
Attack fiercely, assault. For example, The dogs flew at each other's throats. [Late 1500s]

fly at (someone or something)

To abruptly bang or advance addition or something. Out of nowhere, I heard shouts abaft me as the two boys who had been arguing flew at anniversary other.Learn more: fly

fly at someone or something

to advance addition or article aback and violently. The affronted bird flew at its attacker. She flew at him, aggressive to blemish his eyes out.Learn more: fly

fly at

Attack fiercely, assault. For example, The dogs flew at anniversary other's throats. [Late 1500s] Learn more: fly

fly at

v. To advance article or addition fiercely; advance addition or something: The dogs flew at anniversary other's throats. My acquaintance flew at me in a fit of acerbity and ripped the letter from my hands. Learn more: fly

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