VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Clear your throat

Meaning:

If you clear your throat, you cough slightly so as to speak more clearly, attract attention, or to express hesitancy before speaking.

Examples:

  • I don't think I heard you as much as clear your throat.
  • Did you ever clear your throat for another person?
  • Sir, we're going to clear your throat.
  • You cough, but why? A cough is a reflex that helps your body clear your throat and lungs.
  • Say: kof You cough, but why? A cough is a reflex that helps your body clear your throat and lungs.
  • A morning gargle is recommended in order to clear your throat.
  • When you raise your hand to speak, you always clear your throat.