Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
have-a-frog-in-your-throat
idiom
/ˌhæv ə frɔɡ ɪn jʊər θroʊt/
Definition
To have difficulty speaking clearly, often due to a temporary hoarseness or a feeling of something stuck in the throat.
Examples
- When she started her speech, she suddenly had a frog in her throat and struggled to get the words out.
- He always seems to have a frog in his throat when it’s time to present in front of the class.
Meaning
This expression is used when someone’s voice is affected by a sore throat or when they are nervous, making it sound unclear or choked.
Synonyms
- Hoarse voice
- Speech difficulty
- Choked up
