be at each other’s throats

být na ostří nože

Of course native Siberians sometimes fought among themselves, just as the various national and religious communities of Europe were often at each other's throats.

The Socialist Party had not only suffered its worst election defeat in 25 years but also given every appearance of being in the process of disintegration. Its leaders were at each other's throats.

If the rest of the media were anything to go by, you'd assume that most women were at each other's throats. Especially on the issue of maternal responsibility.

Two of France's proudest industries are at each other's throats over a perfume called Champagne unveiled by fashion house Yves Saint Laurent.

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