Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to clear your throat
idiom
/tə klɪr jʊr θroʊt/
Definition
To cough slightly in order to get someone’s attention or to prepare to speak, often done to clear mucus from the throat.
Examples
- She cleared her throat before beginning her speech.
- He typically clears his throat when he has something important to say.
- As he cleared his throat, everyone turned to listen.
Meaning
This phrase is commonly used to describe the action of making a small sound to indicate readiness to speak or to signal the need for attention.
Synonyms
- cough lightly
- make a throat noise
- signal attention
