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Definition |
to have difficulty speaking due to
congestion in the throat |
Examples |
1) When I caught a cold, my voice became so raspy that it felt like I
had a frog down my throat.
2) During the presentation, I was nervous and my voice started to crack,
as if I had a frog down my throat. |
Etymology |
The term likely originated from the
sensation of having difficulty speaking due to croaking voice,
resembling the sound of a frog. |
Synonyms |
raspy voice, throat congestion, voice
strain |
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