choke down
US /tʃoʊk daʊn/
UK /tʃoʊk daʊn/
1.
avaler avec difficulté, ingurgiter
to force oneself to swallow something, especially something unpleasant or difficult to eat
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He had to choke down the bitter medicine.
Il a dû avaler le médicament amer.
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It was so dry, I could barely choke down a bite.
C'était si sec, je pouvais à peine avaler une bouchée.