Meaning of the word "a frog in your throat" in English

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a frog in your throat

US /ə frɑɡ ɪn jʊər θroʊt/
UK /ə frɑɡ ɪn jʊər θroʊt/
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Idiom

1.

a temporary hoarseness or difficulty speaking, often due to a dry throat or mucus

Example:
I have a frog in my throat this morning, so I can barely speak.
He cleared his throat, as if he had a frog in his throat, before starting his speech.
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