Take (something) by the throat verb phrase
To confront or deal with a problem in a direct and confident way
We can't accept this discrimination anymore. It's time to take the situation by the throat.
When it comes to job search, James doesn't seem serious, but this time he takes it by the throat.
The employees took the situation by the throat and confronted their boss about the racial discrimination in the office.
Looking at his determined eyes, I know he takes the situation by the throat.
To walk up toward to somewhere (often a bar)
Something has already been done or happned before we know it and can do nothing to change it other than accept it.
Something offers better value for your money.
To attack or wrestle with someone and cause them to suffer a significant injury
The verb should be conjugated with its tense.
To be very wet
Because of forgetting bringing an umbrella, I look like a drowned rat when it rains.