at each other’s throats

Maksud

arguing angrily all the time

Sentiasa bertengkar dengan marah.

Contoh

1. 1The twins are at each other’s throats over who gets the bigger bedroom.
2. 2The two chefs were at each other’s throats all evening, and the food came out late.
3. 3Since their parents sold the shop, the brothers have been at each other’s throats and only speak through lawyers.
4. 4Our neighbours are always at each other’s throats; we can hear them shouting through the wall.
5. 5Were the two team leaders at each other’s throats during the meeting, or did they stay polite?

Tatabahasa

Biasanya digunakan selepas be, dengan subjek jamak. Perkataan throats kekal jamak, dan at one another’s throats juga digunakan.