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Be at each other’s throats

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Metaphorical UsePlay
This phrase is used metaphorically and does not involve physical violence but intense disagreement or conflict. SlideWhenever politics is discussed, my friends are at each other's throats.
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Negative EmotionPlay
This idiom expresses a strong and hostile negativity between people; it suggests extreme antagonism. SlideThe two politicians were at each other's throats during the debate.
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Colloquial ExpressionPlay
It's a casual expression and may not be suitable for formal or professional contexts. SlideI wouldn't say those two colleagues are at each other's throats in front of our boss.