a frog in your throat

US /ə frɑɡ ɪn jʊər θroʊt/
UK /ə frɑɡ ɪn jʊər θroʊt/
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목이 잠기다, 목이 쉬다

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

:
I have a frog in my throat this morning, so I can barely speak.
오늘 아침에 목이 잠겨서 거의 말을 못 하겠어.
He cleared his throat, as if he had a frog in his throat, before starting his speech.
그는 연설을 시작하기 전에 목이 잠긴 듯 목을 가다듬었다.