Be at each other’s throats

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Metaphorical Use

This phrase is used metaphorically and does not involve physical violence but intense disagreement or conflict.

Whenever politics is discussed, my friends are at each other's throats.

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Negative Emotion

This idiom expresses a strong and hostile negativity between people; it suggests extreme antagonism.

The two politicians were at each other's throats during the debate.

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Colloquial Expression

It's a casual expression and may not be suitable for formal or professional contexts.

I wouldn't say those two colleagues are at each other's throats in front of our boss.