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Meaning of 'Go for the jugular'

What does the saying 'Go for the jugular' mean?

Idiom: Go for the jugular

Meaning:

If you go for the jugular, you attack someone where they are most vulnerable.

Country: International English | Subject Area: Body and bodily functions | Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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