Definition of go for the jugular in English:
go for the jugular
phrase
Be aggressive or unrestrained in making an attack.
‘not renowned for giving a new show time to find its feet, critics went for the jugular’- ‘The home team went for the jugular, playing their best football of the season by pushing forward the midfield at every opportunity.’
- ‘England went for the jugular from the off and had a penalty claim turned down after only four minutes.’
- ‘Kendal went for the jugular and had their hosts at three wickets down for four runs.’
- ‘‘We should have gone for the jugular and I also felt that we time-wasted too much in the drawn game,’ says Kearns.’
- ‘I get good and bad reviews and I accept that, but this is really going for the jugular.’
- ‘I feel like going for the jugular and finishing this off.’
- ‘Clearly, he had nothing in mind except going for the jugular.’
- ‘She can be very understated and delicate, plus she is capable of going for the jugular.’
- ‘The third quarter was played in cup-like fashion with both sides going for the jugular.’
- ‘And he will be as friendly and hospitable as he can be but, if he smells a dollar, my personal experience is he'll go for the jugular.’
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