have a frog in your throat
have a frog in (one's) throat
To feel as though something is caught or stuck in one's throat. Can refer to actual hoarseness or the inability to speak due to fear. I have such a frog in my throat from this cold that I can barely talk! Elise couldn't say a word in the meeting and looked completely terrified. She must have had a frog in her throat.
See also: frog, have, throat
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
have a frog in your throat
lose your voice or find it hard to speak because of hoarseness or an apparent impediment in your throat. informalSee also: frog, have, throat
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
have a ˈfrog in your throat
(informal) not be able to speak clearly because your throat is sore, you want to cough, etc: She had a frog in her throat, so she had a drink of water before she went on speaking.See also: frog, have, throat
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