frog in one's throat

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frog in one's throat

1. (idiomatic) Hoarseness or the need to cough.

   I had a frog in my throat and the words didn't come out very clearly.

2. (idiomatic) Any temporary physical difficulty in speaking.

• clear one's throat

• cat got someone's tongue