clear (one's) throat

1. Literally, to cough or make a guttural sound in an attempt to relieve a blockage in the throat, as is often caused by phlegm. I'm worried that I'm getting sick because I've had to clear my throat constantly all day long.

2. To make a coughing sound in order to attract attention. When the boss cleared her throat, we immediately stopped talking so that she could start the meeting.

clear your ˈthroat

cough slightly, especially before speaking or to attract somebody’s attention: The lawyer stood up, cleared his throat and began to address the jury.

词组	clear (one's) throat
释义	clear (one's) throat clear (one's) throat 1. Literally, to cough or make a guttural sound in an attempt to relieve a blockage in the throat, as is often caused by phlegm. I'm worried that I'm getting sick because I've had to clear my throat constantly all day long. 2. To make a coughing sound in order to attract attention. When the boss cleared her throat, we immediately stopped talking so that she could start the meeting. See also: clear, throat Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. clear your ˈthroat cough slightly, especially before speaking or to attract somebody’s attention: The lawyer stood up, cleared his throat and began to address the jury. See also: clear, throat Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary See also: be at a disadvantage at a disadvantage address (one's) comments to (someone or something) address comments or remarks to address (one's) remarks to (someone or something) be in it for be more than (something) be more than glad, ready, etc. away from it all be out of (one's) head
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