A frog in your throat Meaning in English
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Definition
If you have 'a frog in your throat', your voice sounds rough or you have trouble speaking clearly, usually because your throat feels dry or you need to cough.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal idiom mainly used in casual conversation. It refers only to temporary throat problems (not a real frog!). Common with phrases like 'clear your throat' or when apologizing for a rough voice.
Example Sentences
I have a frog in my throat, so my voice sounds strange.
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Excuse me, I think I have a frog in my throat.
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Do you have a frog in your throat? You should drink water.
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Sorry, I've got a frog in my throat this morning—my voice is awful!
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Hang on, let me clear my throat—I think there's a frog in my throat.
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She tried to give her speech but kept stopping because she had a frog in her throat.
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