at each other's throats

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: in open and aggressive conflict

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1844, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of at each other's throats was in 1844

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at each other's throats

at ease

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“At each other's throats.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/at%20each%20other%27s%20throats. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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Last Updated: 24 Feb 2026 - Definition revised

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