a frog in your throat

US /ə frɑɡ ɪn jʊər θroʊt/
UK /ə frɑɡ ɪn jʊər θroʊt/
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un chat dans la gorge, enrouement

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

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I have a frog in my throat this morning, so I can barely speak.
J'ai un chat dans la gorge ce matin, donc je peux à peine parler.
He cleared his throat, as if he had a frog in his throat, before starting his speech.
Il s'éclaircit la gorge, comme s'il avait un chat dans la gorge, avant de commencer son discours.