choke down

US /tʃoʊk daʊn/
UK /tʃoʊk daʊn/
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engolir à força, engolir com dificuldade

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.
Ele teve que engolir o remédio amargo.
It was so dry, I could barely choke down a bite.
Estava tão seco que mal consegui engolir um pedaço.