Clear The Throat (Verb)
Meaning
Clear mucus or food from one's throat; "he cleared his throat before he started to speak".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- She cleared her throat before she began the lecture to make sure her voice was heard clearly.
- He cleared his throat a few times while trying to compose himself during the eulogy.
- After a long morning of talking on the phone, she needed to clear her throat to get rid of the scratchiness.
- The seasoned actor cleared his throat and took a deep breath before delivering the dramatic monologue.
- The throat irritation made it necessary for him to clear his throat every few minutes during the meeting.