to jump down (someone’s/one’s) throat

Welcome to English as a Second Language Podcast episode 372: A Bully at Work.

This is English as a Second Language Podcast episode 372. I’m your host, Dr. Jeff McQuillan, coming to you from the Center for Educational Development in beautiful Los Angeles, California.

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This episode is called “A Bully at Work.” It’s a dialogue between Wanda and Dana about a problem they’re having at their job. Let’s get started.

Wanda: I can’t take it anymore. I try to put up with Robert, but I’ve had enough!

Dana: I’m not surprised. That guy is a big bully and it’s time somebody stood up to him. What has he done now?

Wanda: This was the last straw. We’re both managers and we’re supposed to work together, but Robert looks for every opportunity to put me down in front of our employees.