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Definitions for go for the jugular
go for the jugu·lar

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  1. go for the jugularverb

    To exert an unrestrained, aggressive effort, especially by assailing an opponent's or victim's area of greatest vulnerability.

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  1. Go for the Jugular

    Go For The Jugular is the debut album of The Spill Canvas. It was released in 2002.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of go for the jugular in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of go for the jugular in Pythagorean Numerology is: 4

Examples of go for the jugular in a Sentence

  1. Daniel Montgomery:

    Making jokes at their expense is going to show they're aware there is a problem. But he can't go for the jugular.

  2. Alanis Morissette:

    I see parallels between ‘Yellowjackets’ and my perspective while songwriting: the sheer intensity, that going for the jugular with no fear around going for the profane, i’ve strived my entire career to support the empowerment of women and sensitives, and see the world through the female lens, and what’s so wonderful about this show is that each character is allowed to be dynamic and complex as opposed to oversimplified, reduced versions of women. I feel honoured to be a part of the legacy of ‘Yellowjackets.’.

  3. Luis Padilla:

    It looks like he’s trying to kill that kid, he went straight for the jugular.

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